FreeLists / az-observing / [AZ-Observing] ASU Star Party With David Levy and Friends

[Tom Polakis <tpolakis@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks to Greg Askins for mentioning the article in the Republic about the
star party tonight at ASU.  I cut out of the EVAC meeting at the break
(shame on me) to stop by the star party on my way home.  It was a
well-attended event with eight telescopes set up thanks to Dean Koenig and
his friends from Starizona.

As usual, David was bombarded with introductions from people familiar with
his work.  I had a chance to chat briefly with him.  His radio show, "Let's
Talk Stars", is still going every week on a Tucson station, and he
continues to write the column for S&T.  He is also working on an automated
comet search program from his home in Vail.

Dean Koenig should teach classes in how to be an astro-tourguide.  He has a
command of the necessary facts, and puts them into easily understood terms
with great enthusiasm.  I was sort of caught up in watching his style as
mostly ASU kids looked through his big refractor.  If I had half his
energy, I'd be doing great.  When asked who he was, not once did he use the
opportunity to plug his shop; he just said, "we're with David."  .

Based on the turnout and great sky conditions, I would guess that the group
is very happy with the event.

Tom  




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