Leonard A. Cole - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Frank Edmondson

The speaker reflects on their lifelong interest in astronomy, which began with a childhood visit to the Hayden Planetarium. This interest was further nurtured during college at Indiana University, where they took an astronomy course taught by Frank Edmondson. A significant experience was a visit to an observatory, where they viewed Saturn through a telescope, leaving a lasting impression. Although the speaker did not pursue astronomy as a career, they maintain a fondness for the subject and recall Edmondson's impactful teaching and encouragement to support the astronomy department in the future.

What impact did the experience at the Hayden Planetarium have on the speaker's interest in astronomy?

What was the significant event that the speaker recalls from their college astronomy course?

What role did Frank Edmondson play in the speaker's astronomy experience?

How did the speaker feel when they first saw Saturn through the telescope?

Why does the speaker mention the possibility of making a donation to the Astronomy department at IU?