Do You Need a PhD To Be an Astrophysicist?

What is an astrophysicist? Are all astrophysicists also physicists? Can you be one without having a PhD? Find out when your own personal astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, explains the process to Chuck Nice. In return, Chuck schools Neil on what a “Padawan” is. (The force is strong with Chuck.) This “Behind the Scenes“ video was shot during the recording of our episode, “Cosmic Queries: Super Powers.“ If you’d like to listen to the full podcast, click here: Support us on Patreon: Subscribe to StarTalk: Follow StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson