Professor Chris Lintott introducing Michele Dougherty, scientist on the Cassini Mission, at New Scientist Live 2017


Christopher John "Chris" Lintott (born 26 November 1980) is a Professor of Astrophysics in the Department of Physics at Oxford University. Lintott is involved in a number of popular science projects aimed at bringing astronomy to a wider audience. He is the primary presenter of the BBC series The Sky at Night, having previously been co-presenter with Sir Patrick Moore until Moore's death in 2012. Lintott co-authored Bang! – The Complete History of the Universe with Patrick Moore and Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May


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