Object: The Moon
Class: An event, actually a non-event
Optics needed: You can see the moon rise and set without optical aid.

Why this is interesting:

We tend to think about the moon rising and setting each day. Most of us who like to get out and observe under dark skies are aware of moon rise and set times. I was just checking the weather reports for the week and noticed that on this coming Thurday (April 24), there’s no moonset. How can that be?

Interview by Clayton Jeter

John Haynes is one of those guys that you wished all club members were like. ‘Key Word’ describing John Haynes: Dedicated. He’s our very own H.A.S. society’s keeper of the loaner telescopes. Believe me when I tell of all the work and time that goes into this job. I had that task for seven (7) years in the past. Whew…what a job! I really admire John for all of this work. But wait… there’s more. This guy works out at the Columbus site on a regular basis, attends all board meetings, and is visible at almost all of the clubs star parties. Another ‘Key Word’ describing John: Busy!

In this month’s interview, we are going to take a peek at one of our very own and figure out where he gets all of his energy and passion. Here’s Johnny…