Jessica Roberts is a devoted sidewalk astronomer who has spent her life under the spell of the starry sky. As the daughter of Scott Roberts, founder of Explore Scientific, she was introduced to telescopes and celestial wonders before she could even read a star chart. One of her earliest and most vivid memories is witnessing the spectacular Comet Hyakutake at just eight years old—a moment that showed her how a glimpse of cosmic phenomena can ignite awe and curiosity in people of all ages.
Today, Jessica carries on her family’s legacy of exploration and education with an 8-inch Dobsonian telescope, her trusty “window to the cosmos.” Though she’s still learning the intricacies of the night sky, she feels compelled to share each discovery with others. She frequents local parks, schools, and community gatherings, inviting passersby to marvel at the Moon’s craters, Saturn’s rings, and shimmering star clusters. Jessica’s approachable style and knack for making scientific concepts relatable make her public observing sessions a favorite among both novices and seasoned stargazers. Driven by a childhood sense of wonder, she remains committed to fostering inclusive, hands-on astronomy experiences—reminding everyone who looks up that infinite discoveries lie just beyond the eyepiece.
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