Interviews with Amateur Astronomers

What is amateur astronomy all about? Find out with Lydia Lousteaux's interviews with the ordinary and not so ordinary people with a passion for astronomy!

Interview 13 - Amateur Astronomy in Finland
We interview an experienced astronomer who takes a great interest in CCD Imaging at very high Northern latitudes.

Interview 12 - Promoting Astronomy
Lydia introduces some disadvantaged kids to astronomy and finds out how enjoyable and beneficial they find this most interesting of pursuits.

Interview 11 - Astronomy Author 2
Lydia chats with Guy Ottewell - responsible for an informative astronomical calendar.

Interview 10 - Japanese Astronaut
Lydia met with a (not so amateur) Japanese astronaut to find out what she could about his career and the lives of those who explore space.

Interview 9 - Astronomy Author
A chat with the author of "Stargazer" and "Instrument of Science", Dr. Fred Watson.

Interview 8 - Young People in Astronomy
Lydia interviews some young enthusiasts: starchildren.

Interview 7 - Data Wizards and the Clear Sky Clocks
Interested in forecasting the weather, see what these Data Wizards have done.

Interview 6 - Women in Astronomy
A story involving persistence and love for astronomy and life!

Interview 5 - Music and Astronomy
Music and astronomy? but of course - and a CD on a space mission!

Interview 4 - Observatory & Planetarium Coordinator
Dept of Physics & Astronomy at the Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas has an Observatory and Planetarium Coordinator and she is Ms. Brenda Culbertson.

Interview 3 - Tektite Researcher
Tektites are small glassy natural objects of uncertain origin found on Earth and Hal Povenmire researches them!

Interview 2 - Asteroid Hunter & Eclipse Chaser
Eclipse chasing and asteroid hunting are Richard Nugent's astronomical pastimes.

Interview 1 - CCD Astronomer
Al Kelly, a highly talented amateur astronomer in the field of CCD imaging.