
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson helps Superman view Krypton in a new storyline that weaves real science into fantasy. Courtesy DC Comics
When Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of New York City’s Hayden Planetarium, got a call from DC Comics about its latest Superman storyline, the famed astrophysicist saw an opportunity to make real science a part of superhero lore.
He said to DC: How about I find you a real star that could be home to Superman’s native planet, Krypton? He did, and here’s how.














