# Event Details

- **Event Name**: May General Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: "A Lifetime of Comet Searching: Using the Night Sky to Support an Exhilarating Life"

presented by Dr. David Levy

On September 1, 1960, David looked through his first telescope at Jupiter and began a lifetime of enchantment with the night sky. This lecture will tell the story of that life, with its failures and successes, plus the two most important decisions he made to guide that life.

About the Speaker:
Canadian astronomer and science writer David Levy is renowned for discovering 23 comets, including the co-discovery of Shoemaker-Levy 9, which famously collided with Jupiter in 1994. He is notable for being the first to discover comets visually, photographically, and electronically.

Born in Montreal, Canada, on May 22, 1948, Levy developed an interest in astronomy early in life. However, he chose to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English literature.

He has authored 34 books, primarily on astronomical topics, including The Quest for Comets, the definitive biography of Pluto-discoverer Clyde Tombaugh published in 2006, and a tribute to Gene Shoemaker. He has contributed articles to various publications, including Sky & Telescope, Parade Magazine, Sky News, and, most recently, Astronomy Magazine.

On February 28, 2010, he was awarded a Ph.D. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for successfully completing his thesis, titled The Sky in Early Modern English Literature: A Study of Allusions to Celestial Events in Elizabethan and Jacobean Writing, 1572-1620.

Note: You can also attend on Zoom. See our website for registration information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/may-general-meeting/200029976745041
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups, science-fair, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: WMU Main Campus Rood Hall 2101 Wilbur Avenue
- **lat**: 42.28362
- **long**: -85.61742
- **full address**: WMU Main Campus Rood Hall 2101 Wilbur Avenue, Rood Hall, 2101 Wilbur Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is May General Meeting being held?
  - **A:** May General Meeting takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at WMU Main Campus Rood Hall 2101 Wilbur Avenue, Rood Hall, 2101 Wilbur Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing May General Meeting?
  - **A:** May General Meeting is organized by Kalamazoo Astronomical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** May General Meeting is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If May General Meeting sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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