Star Men

Four distinguished astronomers reunite to commemorate half a century of collaboration and camaraderie with a road trip through the American Southwest, reliving their youthful escapades and reflecting on their mutual impact during a groundbreaking era in astronomy. Roger, the craftsman of instruments; Donald, the theorist; Nick, the visionary; and Wal, the observer, together symbolize the most fruitful period in the field’s history. They were instrumental in constructing the largest observatories on Earth and made groundbreaking discoveries about the universe’s evolution, altering humanity’s self-perception. Alison Rose’s film offers a humorous, insightful, and intimate look at their friendship, as these men ponder how their significant contributions to understanding the cosmos have influenced their personal beliefs, notions of life’s purpose, and the boundaries of what can be known.