Plakha Alexander — amateur astronomer, owner of Astro-Gadget.net, and Ukrainian — shares his experiences since Russia’s invasion began. The post Wartime Skygazing: An Amateur Astronomer in Ukraine appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Tim Russ: Actor, Director, and Amateur Astronomer
Tim Russ is best known for his role as Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, but his affinity for space goes further than that — he’s an amateur astronomer, too. The post Tim Russ: Actor, Director, and Amateur Astronomer appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreKerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn: Meteorologist, Pilot, Astrophotographer
Meteorologist and pilot by day, astrophotographer by night: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn shares her pursuit and passion for the hobby. The post Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn: Meteorologist, Pilot, Astrophotographer appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGeorge Carruthers: Telescope Maker and Lunar Pioneer
Astronomer and engineer George Carruthers (1939–2020) designed, built, and trained astronauts to use the first observatory on another world. The post George Carruthers: Telescope Maker and Lunar Pioneer appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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