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David H. Levy's Evening Stars: Old Hickory and old friends

Not until last fall did I realize the ubiquity of the name Jackson. While the seventh president of the United States may be the name's most illustrious bearer, two important American cities also share it: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Jacksonville, Florida. The Florida city honors the military governor of the Florida territory (and future president) Andrew Jackson, while Jackson Hole derives its name... Read more »

Sharing the Adirondack sky

February 2012: Nothing can compare to a beautiful sky and friends to share it with.

Published: December 27, 2011

"Of pure ablution round earth's human shores"

January 2012: A romantic poet's fascination with the sky can help rekindle our love affair with the heavens.

By David H. Levy // Published: November 28, 2011

To educate and inspire

December 2011: Always remember the importance of motivation when teaching others about the skies.

By David H. Levy // Published: October 24, 2011

Of names, codes, and photographs

November 2011: Capturing the visual splendor of the night sky can be a rewarding — and complicated — aspect of your astronomy routine.

Published: September 26, 2011

The deep Moans round with many voices

October 2011: Sharing the night sky is one of the best ways of appreciating its many wonders.

By David H. Levy // Published: August 29, 2011

An open letter to Kaoru Ikeya

September 2011: A successful comet-hunter reminds us all how important it is to look up.

By David H. Levy // Published: July 25, 2011

Farewell, Brian

August 2011: For decades, Brian Marsden was the face of the night sky's latest discoveries.

By David H. Levy // Published: June 27, 2011

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