Neil deGrasse Tyson teaches us about rainbows, sends sweet message to Orlando

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Neil deGrasse Tyson teaches us about rainbows, sends sweet message to Orlando
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 18: Neil deGrasse Tyson visits at SiriusXM Studio on April 18, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images

You can always count on Neil to get us through a difficult time.

On Twitter, famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson took a moment to teach us the scientific principles behind rainbows --explaining how reflected light creates them and, of course, citing his favorite scientist, Isaac Newton.

At the end of his Twitter lesson, Tyson sent a sweet message of support to the Orlando victims.


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His rainbow tweets are below. Give them a perusal, learn something new and enjoy the magic of science.








Thank you, Neil. We needed that.

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Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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