It is the first painting I know of, where the background is the subject of the painting.

And that background is the night sky.

It is true because to learn is to become closer to nature.

And it's for a greater good in society, I would be irresponsible if I did not.

The universe is immense and yes, it can make you feel small as it ought to.

We all need an ego check.

People like to think I'm special because I'm different, but there's a whole other way to look at it.

Maybe you're special because you're the same.

Have I, by whatever powers I have available to me, have I lessened the suffering of others?

Earth, seen through the rings of Saturn.

And just a reminder, we are a speck in the middle of a cosmic force.

And the more of us that feel the universe, the better off we will be in this world.

Thank you.

Perhaps one of the greatest science communicators of our time,

Neil deGrasse Tyson, has been educating people about the world around us for years.

Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but his love for science and his ability to convey that passion is what sets him apart.

His journey to becoming one of the most well-known astrophysicists started as early as nine years old.

At 17, he would be invited to Cornell to meet with world-renowned astronomer Carl Sagan.

Then I thought about it, and I said, well, I met Carl Sagan when I was 17.

I was applying to colleges. He was at Cornell.

I had been accepted at Cornell, but didn't know what college I wanted to go to.

And the admissions office saw that I wasn't totally in the moment there.

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