“Seventeen years ago, I was blessed with a daughter having special needs.” Though the quiet solitude of losing ourselves in the night sky’s depths is undeniably magical, sharing our love of outer space with others has its own unique rewards. We may share with complete strangers, inexperienced friends, or even […]
Tag: Astronomy Outreach
University of Virginia Offers Telescope Loaner Program for Virginia Public Schools
When Steve Layman was in high school, his passions were astronomy and music. He didn’t have a lot of money, so he had a choice: buy a good telescope or buy an amplifier for his guitar. “I went with the amplifier,” he said. “I was in a rock band.” The […]