Leslie Shaw Hi-Desert Star

Southern California Desert Video Astronomers member Tom O'Key sets up his solar telescope so Deavah Woodley of Landers can have a look at the sun.

Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:29 pm

Astronomy celebs come out at Starry Nights By Leslie Shaw Hi-Desert Star Hi-Desert Star |

YUCCA MESA World-famous astronomy experts spoke at the 18th annual Starry Nights Festival Saturday at the Yucca Mesa Improvement Associations community center.

Astronomer and author David Levy offered copies of his new book, a biography about Bart Bok entitled The Man Who Sold the Milky Way. A familiar face to regular Starry Nights participants, Levy is the sole discoverer of two comets and the co-discoverer of seven more comets.

Tim Hunter, a co-founder of the International Dark-Sky Association joined amateur astronomer Mary Firth and Los Angeles City College professors Dean Ardvidson and Paul McCudden to give a star tour in the evening.

Tom OKey, a member of the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers, set up his solar telescope so daytime visitors could see the sun and its spots.

Visitors to Yucca Mesa got to see the night sky through telescopes and a large projection screen thanks to members of the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. The group also provided experts for a telescope workshop where visitors could be trained in the use of their own telescopes.

Danny and Gina Esheverria, from the restaurant Proud Spirit No Borders in Banning, sold food including fried bread tacos.

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Astronomy celebs come out at Starry Nights