Comments on: I'm giving a talk at Eastern Michigan University Feb. 15

By: Scott Moore

Scott Moore — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:32:48 +0000

Just got back from your talk in front of 250+ of southeastern Michigan’s finest! Great job! Thoroughly enjoyed your talk. I had read Death already but I needed to see “the great man” in action. You did not disappoint. Thanks for making the trek back to Michigan.

By: Alica

Alica — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:08:54 +0000

So happy you’re coming to the Ann Arbor/Ypsi area

By: Zerlix

Zerlix — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:32:57 +0000

Where at EMU? Convocation Center?

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:49:42 +0000

LionDancer @ 18

Sorry you can’t be there. I’m excited that the BA is visiting my alma mater.

I remember that scope. I wish Richard could be there, too.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:58:22 +0000

Phil, I’ve been reading BA for over ten years now, and never left a comment til now. I work in the film industry but astronomy has been an interest since I was a kid, and your site has taught me a lot about our universe over the years. I graduated from U of M in 08 and am currently living in Detroit, so I’ll definitely be in Ypsi for the talk! Looking forward to it.

You know, the similarities between filmmaking and astronomy would surprise you. For example, we also use advanced optics to look at stars….

By: Kea

Kea — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:51:42 +0000

Neat-o!

By: Scott P.

Scott P. — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:29:47 +0000

You had to pick the week I am giving a lecture out of state, didn’t you?

By: LionDancer

LionDancer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:32:12 +0000

I’m sorry Phil, but I hate you. I was born in Ypsilanti, I grew up in Willis and I live in Ann Arbor…sorta. For the last four years I’ve had to work in Augusta, GA, which means there is no way I’ll be able to see you in Ypsi and so I hate you.
Not.
I can only hope some day I’ll be able to meet you and listen to you talk as you sound to be a interesting fellow. One plus of working in Augusta, GA (actually Grovetown, GA) on the midnight shift is I’ve been able to revisit the sky that I used to look at a lot when I was younger. It sure hasn’t changed, but I wish I had that 8″ I help my friend grind.
And for some amazing food go to Zingerman’s Roadhouse.

By: Ira

Ira — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:13 +0000

Yay, my Alma mater! One of the nicest telescopes in Michigan (in sadly some of the worst skies), and I believe they may even have their Radio Scope up now.

My advisor there is who turned me on to you many years ago, and who I’m guessing may have been instrumental in bringing you there. So say hi to Dr. Koehn for me. Pretty bummed that I can’t come down to see you speak!

By: JulieMTL

JulieMTL — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:43:11 +0000

357 mi, 6 hours 21 mins I-94 E from my home in Waukesha, WI according to Google Maps. (shortest of three options)