Rising Stars: Peter McMahon-From Star Wars to SkyNews and Beyond

摘要

Peter McMahon is known to many as the Wilderness Astronomer for SkyNews magazine. His role as Contributing Editor is just one of many positions he has worked at over the years. But there's more to Peter's world of astronomy than journalism, so let's go back to the launch pad where it all started. Peter's interest in astronomy was ignited by a blast from a laser gun. Luke Skywalker was the culprit and Return of the Jedi was the film. According to Peter, as soon as the film was over he "ran out and gobbled up" the two other Star Wars "Video Kay-Settes" as his father used to call them.