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A Sidewalk Astronomer

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John Dobson tours the country giving lectures on astronomy, cosmology and telescope design.

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Desson Thomson Washington Post Sep 22, 2005
A documentary that knows to sit back and listen as he expounds on a variety of subjects. Go to Full Review G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle Jul 15, 2005
1/4
Although it introduces us to a quirky, humorous, enthusiastic and obviously intelligent 89-year-old man, it is a minor documentary of a major figure. Go to Full Review Ronnie Scheib Variety Jul 14, 2005
Whether or not one buys his alternate theory of cosmic recycling, Dobson's colorful language and passionate beliefs transcend particulars. Go to Full Review Rob Blackwelder SPLICEDWire Jul 21, 2005
3/4
If [i]A Sidewalk Astronomer[/i] can't turn you on to astronomy, I feel sorry for you. Go to Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide Jul 8, 2005
3/5
An amateur in the best sense of the word, Dobson is an engaging ambassador for a life of the mind lived firmly in the real world. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Feb 9, 2021 This is quite simply one of the best ways to begin or extend one's passion for the cosmos. Lead by a truly noble and generous man, John Dobson. To understand just how generous, he created the Dobsonian telescope, which instead of making a fortune on, he gave the design away to all...for free. Watch this documentary and learn about our universe presented in a very unique and even funny way. As well as opening your mind to his perspective on other theories that to many, make much more sense. A must see for young and old. He'll win you over in the first 10 minutes. See more Read all reviews
A Sidewalk Astronomer

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Jeffrey Jacobs

Director

Jeffrey Jacobs

Executive Producer

John Angier

Original Music

Movie Info

Synopsis John Dobson tours the country giving lectures on astronomy, cosmology and telescope design.
Director
Jeffrey Jacobs
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 19m
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