Isaac asimov letter to carl sagan biography

ByMikael Angelo Francisco

Few names have become as synonymous with science communication as that of Carl Edward Sagan.

He took his love for science, particularly astronomy, a step further by not just embracing it as his career, but also sharing it with the public. Throughout his lifetime, the famed astrophysicist and astrobiologist received numerous awards and recognition; he also wrote incredibly popular nonfiction and science fiction books that quickly became bestsellers (via Space.com).

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On top of that, Sagan was also the primary driving force behind the hit 1980s television series "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage." As the show's narrator and co-writer, Sagan stirred scientific inquiry and wonder in audiences across the world, discussing topics such as the mythologies of stars, the human brain, and even life beyond Earth.

"Cosmos" became so popular that it held the title of "most widely watched series in t