Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan (November 9, 1934 – December 20, 1996) was an incredible American astronomer, astrophysicist, and author who made science exciting and approachable for everyone. He’s best known as the face of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, an award-winning TV series that inspired millions to think about our place in the universe. Sagan was a master communicator who popularized complex science topics with books like Cosmos and Pale Blue Dot, and he emphasized the importance of skepticism and scientific reasoning. He also played a key role in NASA's missions, like the Golden Records aboard the Voyager spacecraft, aiming to introduce humanity to the cosmos. His title? Science's greatest storyteller Background - Shutterstock / Joseph Sohm