For those of us who love the deep sky and observing or imaging it, many of us who have been in the hobby for a long time know the name Robert Burnham Jr. His name is spoken with a unique mix of profound reverence and deep tragedy. He was a self-taught, semi-professional astronomer who single-handedly created the most influential observing compendium of the 20th century: Burnham's Celestial Handbook. Perhaps no other work impacted the amateur community in the mid to late 20th century then his three volume work. Come learn more about this incredible man, writer, astronomer and his tragic ending.
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