Fun New York Times piece by Dennis Overbye on the end of an era at Palomar Observatory where yrs ago I observed on various scopes including the 200". I did not know until this interview that a defiant action on my part ended a repugnant tradition at the observatory. archive.ph/yO2Ub Call me proud!

I enjoyed this article; I very much recall a few meals at the Monastery, cookies on cloudy nights, and spending some time there while observing the observers

"The fate of the cowbell is a mystery." I hope it got a job in a rock band.

Also featured: quotes from @todlauer.bsky.social add color to Overbye's Palomar Observatory story.