By David Levy
David Levy's "Star Trails" column appeared monthly in Sky & Telescope from 1988 through 2008. These selected columns reveal how amateur astronomy and the people who practice it have evolved over the past two decades. From an astronomy club in a federal prision to Birr Castle in Ireland, eclipse journeys, observering catastrophes, and the status of Pluto, Star Trails is a look into the hearts and minds of the people who have shaped how we study and enjoy the sky. |