"Amateur Astronomers: Unsung Heroes of Scientific Photography"

Photographer Dan Homer spent five years traveling the world to capture black and white photos of amateur astronomers who have made significant contributions to scientific research, showcasing their environments and the impact of their work. These citizen scientists, often located in remote areas, have aided astrophysics with their unpaid and voluntary efforts, proving valuable due to their geographical positioning. Homer's project, "Route de la Belle Etoile," is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter to release as a book, highlighting the global network of amateur astronomers and their meaningful role in scientific discovery.