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Astronomy's 2013 Youth Essay Contest

Thirteen-year-old Grant Regen of Los Angeles wins a trip to the Northeast Astronomy Forum & Telescope Show (NEAF) with his entry for Astronomy’s 2013 Youth Essay Contest.

Astronomy Youth Essay Contest
The editors of Astronomy magazine selected 13-year-old Grant Regen from Los Angeles as the winner of Astronomy’s 2013 Youth Essay Contest. For his entry on what he loves best about astronomy, Grant will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for him and his mother to the Northeast Astronomy Forum & Telescope Show (NEAF), one of the world’s premier astronomy expos.

Grant caught the Astronomy staff's attention with a thoughtful essay about all the different aspects of the science and hobby he finds fascinating, including how he can link his observations to new information. Read the entire announcement »
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