Philip Plait

Philip Cary Plait, Ph.D. , known as "The Bad Astronomer," is an American astronomer, skeptic, writer, and popular science blogger.

He earned his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Virginia in 1994 and began his career at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Plait gained public recognition through his blog, which addressed misconceptions in astronomy and led to his first book, "Bad Astronomy," published in 2002.

He served as President of the James Randi Educational Foundation from 2008 to 2010.

Plait remains a prominent figure in science communication, known for his efforts to popularize astronomy and promote critical thinking through various media platforms.