Neil deGrasse Tyson will make a stop in Hartford tonight to offer an engaging conversation on science, exploration and the world as we know it.

Tyson's show will be held at The Bushnell in Hartford at 7:30 p.m.

Tyson is an award-winning astrophysicist, author, and host of FOX's Cosmos. He is the recipient of 18 honorary doctorates, and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to a non-government citizen.

His contributions to the public appreciation of the cosmos have been recognized by the International Astronomical Union in their official naming of asteroid 13123 Tyson.

VIP tickets include an exclusive post show Q&A.