Most of us are amateur astronomers in part because we are curious about the heavens and want to connect directly with the stars.  We stare through eyepieces, open our camera shutters, and process our images with the goal of uncovering the beauty of the cosmos for ourselves.  It often evokes an emotional response and a desire to share the night sky with others.  Today we discuss what all of this means to us and Travis Burke, a professional adventure photographer joins in the discussion.