Houston, Texas (January 17, 2017); The Society for the Performing Arts presents An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts was packed to the brim for the sold out talk on The Cosmic Perspective by the famed astrophysicist, author and television host.

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    Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson poses for the Houston Press at Jones Hall.
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    Students from Yellowstone Academy visit with famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson backstage at Jones Hall.
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson speaking at Jones Hall.
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    Students from Yellowstone Academy visit with famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson backstage at Jones Hall.
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson speaking at Jones Hall.
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    Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson speaking at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson speaking at Jones Hall. “If I’m going to be up here for two hours I’m going to be comfortable.”
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Jones Hall for the Performing Arts hosts Neil deGrasse Tyson speaking at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson speaking at Jones Hall.
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    Fans celebrate a birthday by going to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Yellowstone Academy teachers pose with famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson backstage at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Fans deciding on what items to purchase from River Oaks Bookstore at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Students from Yellowstone Academy visit with famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson backstage at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson speaking at Jones Hall.
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    Casey Guhl of Food, Music, Life Food Truck and friend excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Students from Yellowstone Academy visit with famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson backstage at Jones Hall.
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson upcoming release, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.
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    Fans excited to see famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Jones Hall.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.