Cosmic Perspective - The Springfield Telescope Makers, 100 Years Young

Sponsored and hosted by Andy Poniros. From the Annual Springfield Telescope Makers Stellafane Convention Tara Roberts Zabriskie discusses the filming of her Springfield Telescope Makers Documentary & several STM members (Tom Spirock, Phil Rounseville, Katie Shusdock, Dave Groski and Dave Kelly) discuss their personal experiences as STM, the history of the club & the Stellafane convention, & how this passionate group of individuals has been bringing telescope making to the public for 100 years.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at [email protected].