Derrick Pitts
Derrick Pitts (born January 22, 1955) is an American astronomer and science communicator. Pitts studied at St. Lawrence University and has been employed at the Franklin Institute since 1978 where he is chief astronomer and director of the institute's Fels Planetarium. Pitts is a frequent guest on radio and television to explain the science of astronomy and share his enthusiasm for science in general.
Derrick Pitts | |
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Oct 2016 | |
| Born | January 22, 1955 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Germantown Academy St. Lawrence University |
| Awards | Distinguished Alumni Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy Science Communication |
| Institutions | Franklin Institute |
| Website | fi |
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