Jonathan Eberhart (1942–2003)

Scientist as journalist

Longtime readers will mourn the death last week of Jonathan Eberhart, following a long illness. A legend among science writers, he covered the birth and adolescence of space flight and exploration for Science News from 1960 to 1991. He was also a renowned folk-music writer and performer.

S. Paton, Folk-Legacy Records

For 3 decades within our pages, Jonathan Eberhart chronicled space science and exploration, winning kudos along the way.