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71-Year-Old Astronomer Advocates for Dark Skies Passionately

1/13/2025

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At 71, Bob MacPhail from Perry Township reflects on a lifelong passion for astronomy sparked by JFK's iconic moon landing speech. As a dedicated contributor to the AAVSO, he has meticulously tracked over 1,000 variable stars from his observatories, passionately advocating for the preservation of dark skies to inspire future generations of amateur astronomers.

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At 71, Bob MacPhail from Perry Township reflects on a lifelong passion for astronomy sparked by JFK's iconic moon landing speech. As a dedicated contributor to the AAVSO, he has meticulously tracked over 1,000 variable stars from his observatories, passionately advocating for the preservation of dark skies to inspire future generations of amateur astronomers.