Phil Plait is an astronomer known for his contributions to science popularization. Born on September 30, 1964, he has been a planetary scientist with NASA since 1995. Plait is well-known for his blog 'Bad Astronomy,' which aims to correct misconceptions about astronomy and popularize scientific knowledge. He has written several books on astronomy, including 'Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing' and 'Death from the Skies! These Are the Ways the World Will End...and How We Will Know!'
