Phil Plait
Phil Plait is an astronomer and writer. He currently runs the website BadAstronomy.com. On August 4, 2008, Plait became the President of the James Randi Educational Foundation.12
Fast Facts
- Nickname: The Bad Astronomer3
- Has a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Virginia3
- Worked on the Hubble Space Telescope3
- Worked at Sonoma State University3
- Wrote the book Bad Astronomy in 20013
- Plait's second book, Death from the Skies, is scheduled for release on October 20, 20084
About
Dr. Philip Plait began investigating the skies at the age of 14 when he bought a 10-inch telescope. While attending the University of Virginia, Plait started the Bad Astronomy website, which he used to challenge various myths regarding astronomy. After finishing school, Plait worked for NASA on the Hubble Space Telescope. He then began working in the field of education before focusing on writing full time.3
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"Astronomy has always been interesting. It’s beautiful…but then once you start getting telescopes, especially telescopes like Hubble, these pictures come back that are gorgeous…it really sparks our imagination; we wonder if there’s life out there and being able to travel there is like the ultimate adventure."5
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