It doesn't take convincing collectors  that philately is everywhere and yet, we still find it fun when members share their run-ins with the hobby outside of our circle. Recently we received an email from an APS member who shared his encounter with philately in the November, 2020 issue of Astronomy magazine.

To our surprise, the piece was written by one of our AP contributors, Ms. Katrin Raynor-Evans. In this article, Raynor-Evans, introduces readers to stamps and cachets that represent astronomy and human discoveries associated with outer space.

"From objects in space, such as comets, star clusters, and black holes, to the feats of human exploration, astronomy has been globally celbrated on stamps for over a hundred years. Philately is a wonderful adn vibrant way to look back and catalog the exceptional discoveries made throughout history. The hobby allows us to celebrate our growing knowledge of this beautiful and dynamic universe, and even send it around the world so that someone else can caputre the universe in a space as small as a postage stamp."

This article goes on to describe how stamps and covers have universally documented space and human endeavors associated with its exploration. Additionally, the author, a philatelist herself, offers her fellow astronmers another channel in which to endeavor and enjoy their interest. 

Read more from Katrin Raynor-Evans. 

We love learning about philately appearing outside of the hobby so please share your encounters by sending us an email.