Recently I was lucky enough to be featured on the Night Sky Network as an “Astronomy Addict” (Big Surprise 
). For the article I was asked two questions by a very nice lady from the ASP (Astronomical Society of the Pacific), “Why did you get interested in Astronomy?” and “What was you most memorable outreach moment?”. The first question of course was really easy to answer, but it was the second what that took some thought. As I started to think back to my very first outreach events at the Lake Afton Public Observatory in 2008, I remembered how much my “style” of conveying astronomy to the public has changed (in a good way that is).
Since the first time I was introduced to a telescope, I felt the need to share the wondrous views of the universe with others. And thanks to Jerelyn Ramirez, Robert Henry, and others, I was supplied with the correct information and materials to start sharing the sky with others (while teaching them about the objects). Fast forward a year and I already see my self-attending star party’s, conferences, telescope shows, and traveling to astronomy “hot spots” around the globe. I truthfully would not have been as interested in this hobby (and career path) were it not for those astronomy enthusiasts sharing the sky with me. And I believe if it were not for those who give up their time to educate others, we wouldn’t have a public interest in the universe.
With amateur astronomers all around the world, most likely glad to share their knowledge, there isn’t a chance you won’t eventually “bump” into one. So be sure to listen to what they say, peer through their telescope, and maybe discover the wonders of the universe for yourself; you never know that may inspire you to be the next Carl Sagan, Einstein, or Hubble.
Thank you 
The Night Sky Network is a wonderful organization that will provide you with the intelligence, resources, and skills to improve your outreach abilities. With the friendliest staff, and a superb website they will surely help you (and your organization) better your outreach events.
