i’m 47 now, with a wife and three kids. I grew up on Jack Horkheimer and quickly developed a passion for astronomy. I never forgot after all these years! and I owe it all to you jackhammer Godspeed!
My late grandfather and I watched that show religiously. Although I've never had the pleasure of meeting him, the news of his death profoundly affected me. He will be missed.
Growing up without cable, I really spent my time watching network tv and PBS. I just remember Star Hustler coming on at night while I was sneaking in TV. Jack is one of the reasons I enjoy looking at the stars. I was reminded of him tonight when I went outside tonight to see if I could catch some of the Geminids and started hearing the theme song in my head. I was saddened to find out about his death when I went online to see if I could find a video of an episode mentioning the Gemenids.
My husband and I watched Star Hustler a lot when we were dating. We loved it. We now have a telescope that one day we will set up just for stargazing. Thank you, Jack Horkheimer.
Great tribute... And I know I speak for alot of people, who may or may not have have already voiced the sentiment, that you are a fantastic torch bearer of the promotion of astronomy to a new generation. My wish is that your role expands and you are able to reach more people. Thank you for what you do
I worked for Jack from 1976-1982 in the Planetarium & have had the wonderful experiences of chasing Solar Eclipses & Comets with him as well as those wonderful Star Parties he hosted...My birthday falls during the Perseid meteor shower - every year I have spent my birthday with Jack gazing at the wonder of the event. This year was the first year since 1976 I didn't have the pleasure of Jack & his humor to celebrate with. He was a good friend who will always have a special place in my heart.
It's seven years later and Star Gazer show is still going, but it's NOTHING as wonderful anymore. Jack was the heart and soul behind Star Gazer and I used to watch his show over and over to hear him explain things with such exhilaration and pasison. Now I just watch the current Star Gazer show to see what might be happening. It's just not the same anymore because Jack did more than make it informational, he made it entertaining. He made it FUN. Fare thee well great Star Hustler. May your journey take you where you urged all of us to look.
@FlowCell Good point, I guess I wouldn't have started doing things like this if it weren't for Jack, and people like him. The broadcast version of the tune was from Isao Tomita in his "Snowflakes Are Falling" CD
I had an urge to watch a Star Hustler episode, remembering them from when I was a kid. I found one here on YT, and then saw that he had been making them up until 2010! Wow, I had no idea. But then, I noticed they stopped at 2010 and realized he must be gone now. Very sad, but he left quite an impact. Rest in Peace, Jack. We're all looking up!
I'm saddened to see Jack Horkheimer go, even though I have never heard of him before, you are the one who has inspired me to "keep looking up", so keep putting videos out there and maybe someday you will fill his shoes.
UA-cam is (by providence)the time and the place for you,Mr. Darnell. Don't under-estimate the impact you're having on this venue. Rare indeed is an individual (yourself) who can deliver high quality astronomy videos with such an articulate style and flare. Farewell to Jack....and his mission continues through you. We truly love your work. Best wishes from Palmdale,Ca. (home of SOFIA)
This show reminds me of sitting in my grandparents living room late at night in the 80s and 90s. The music and Jack's voice is so comforting and relaxing... he will be missed, thanks for making this in honor of him...
I never heard of Jack but I would have loved to seen his shows. You said you wonder who will take his place in showing the world astronomy, to me It's you because your teaching us as well and keeps me informed we are just a dot in this huge universe. Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful ans heartfelt epitaph for a fascinating man. I'm sure Jack would have been touched, as I am. Jack, when we look up now, we will be looking at the stars, but thinking of you.
This is quite fine tribute to Jack. It's really interesting because now Jack is getting a whole new crop of fans...posthumously. Though, in the name of astronomy, I'm sure he would be flattered.
yep miss him too...went with him once on a meteor shower trip out in the glades in early eighties...grew up in miaimi and the space transit planitarium was one of my fav places...great shows :)
@Kazahmish Yeah, sometimes after the internet got big, they changed the name to Star Gazer because too many kids were getting results for the Hustler porn mag when trying to search for his show. So, they decided to change it to something more tame (and lame, IMO). I always preferred the Star Hustler tag, so I stick with that.
"I wounder who will take his place" you will because you are awesome. I have learned more about astronomy from being subscribed to you than 9 years in school.
I am sorry to say I hadn't heard of his work, I will go look it up and if it is anywhere near as great as you say, I'll show it to as many people as will listen :) Because learning about the universe gives us perspective and teaches us about ourselves; we are the universe trying to understand itself after all. It's fundamental, humbling and important.
I just found out about his death :/ I might not have known him for many years like a lot of people, but I loved watching his show. We'll miss you Jack! Keep looking up :)
I remember his show very well and especially loved the whistling theme. Thanks for playing that tune in the background. Any chance you know where I can find the full version of his original broadcast theme? You wonder who will take his place, but just thing that if it wasn't for him, you would't be doing your little show in UA-cam. Just think of who else might be out there promoting Astronomy today because of him back then.
Thanks Tony I had not seen Jacks show in some time and had wonder what had happen to him .. .. Maybe you could pick up where he left off? Very good tribute I know Jack smiling back at your work.
GO FOR IT MAN! TAKE HIS PLACE! BE THE POPE OF ASTRONOMY! WE NEED IT AND LOVE PEOPLE WHO LOVE. Copernicus was the Christ of the cosmos, you can be it's reigning pope!
@FlowCell Here are some fun numbers for that, all rounded off to two digits. Diameter of Moon: 2,200 miles Diameter of Mars: 4,200 miles Farthest Moon gets from Earth: 250,000 miles Closest Mars gets to Earth: 35,000,000 miles Now you can give them homework! If something twice the size looks the same when twice as far away, what would be the apparent difference when the Moon is farthest and Mars is closest? Followup bonus question! Will you be emailing me this crap again next August?
Nice tribute.. but one question.. are you sure his show was Star Hustler or was it Star Gazer.. because I am seeing a LOT of the later under his name. :)
@tdarnell Hey, I found the full version on UA-cam. I've wanted to hear the full version for 18+ years since I first heard this song long ago. I wish to thank you very much, because this has given me my own personal "double rainbow" moment. /watch?v=5iXLMEi4Kp0
BTW, I would have loved to have heard him do a debunking of that stupid "moon sized mars" email that keeps resurfacing again and again. Seeing just how easily people are fooled proved just how ignorant people are about big the universe really is.
i’m 47 now, with a wife and three kids. I grew up on Jack Horkheimer and quickly developed a passion for astronomy. I never forgot after all these years! and I owe it all to you jackhammer Godspeed!
My late grandfather and I watched that show religiously. Although I've never had the pleasure of meeting him, the news of his death profoundly affected me. He will be missed.
Growing up without cable, I really spent my time watching network tv and PBS. I just remember Star Hustler coming on at night while I was sneaking in TV. Jack is one of the reasons I enjoy looking at the stars. I was reminded of him tonight when I went outside tonight to see if I could catch some of the Geminids and started hearing the theme song in my head.
I was saddened to find out about his death when I went online to see if I could find a video of an episode mentioning the Gemenids.
People like Jack Horkheimer and Bob Ross are so unique! Gems 💎💎💎
My husband and I watched Star Hustler a lot when we were dating. We loved it. We now have a telescope that one day we will set up just for stargazing. Thank you, Jack Horkheimer.
Very well said. Thank you, Jack.
Great tribute... And I know I speak for alot of people, who may or may not have have already voiced the sentiment, that you are a fantastic torch bearer of the promotion of astronomy to a new generation. My wish is that your role expands and you are able to reach more people. Thank you for what you do
I worked for Jack from 1976-1982 in the Planetarium & have had the wonderful experiences of chasing Solar Eclipses & Comets with him as well as those wonderful Star Parties he hosted...My birthday falls during the Perseid meteor shower - every year I have spent my birthday with Jack gazing at the wonder of the event. This year was the first year since 1976 I didn't have the pleasure of Jack & his humor to celebrate with. He was a good friend who will always have a special place in my heart.
"Keep Looking Up" (salute) 🌟
It's seven years later and Star Gazer show is still going, but it's NOTHING as wonderful anymore. Jack was the heart and soul behind Star Gazer and I used to watch his show over and over to hear him explain things with such exhilaration and pasison. Now I just watch the current Star Gazer show to see what might be happening. It's just not the same anymore because Jack did more than make it informational, he made it entertaining. He made it FUN. Fare thee well great Star Hustler. May your journey take you where you urged all of us to look.
@FlowCell Good point, I guess I wouldn't have started doing things like this if it weren't for Jack, and people like him.
The broadcast version of the tune was from Isao Tomita in his "Snowflakes Are Falling" CD
i grew up watching his show too & i miss him too.
I had an urge to watch a Star Hustler episode, remembering them from when I was a kid. I found one here on YT, and then saw that he had been making them up until 2010! Wow, I had no idea. But then, I noticed they stopped at 2010 and realized he must be gone now. Very sad, but he left quite an impact. Rest in Peace, Jack. We're all looking up!
I'm saddened to see Jack Horkheimer go, even though I have never heard of him before, you are the one who has inspired me to "keep looking up", so keep putting videos out there and maybe someday you will fill his shoes.
UA-cam is (by providence)the time and the place for you,Mr. Darnell. Don't under-estimate the impact you're having on this venue. Rare indeed is an individual (yourself) who can deliver high quality astronomy videos with such an articulate style and flare. Farewell to Jack....and his mission continues through you. We truly love your work. Best wishes from Palmdale,Ca. (home of SOFIA)
This show reminds me of sitting in my grandparents living room late at night in the 80s and 90s. The music and Jack's voice is so comforting and relaxing... he will be missed, thanks for making this in honor of him...
Thank you for this Program.
I never heard of Jack but I would have loved to seen his shows. You said you wonder who will take his place in showing the world astronomy, to me It's you because your teaching us as well and keeps me informed we are just a dot in this huge universe. Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful ans heartfelt epitaph for a fascinating man. I'm sure Jack would have been touched, as I am.
Jack, when we look up now, we will be looking at the stars, but thinking of you.
I plan to live forever. So far, so good.
This is quite fine tribute to Jack. It's really interesting because now Jack is getting a whole new crop of fans...posthumously. Though, in the name of astronomy, I'm sure he would be flattered.
yep miss him too...went with him once on a meteor shower trip out in the glades in early eighties...grew up in miaimi and the space transit planitarium was one of my fav places...great shows :)
I wish i could have met him. He made go outside as a child and look up at the stars. Forever and always, i will keep looking up.
Its a big deal to me. I do not look like that pic anymore. I want to live in the stars. I miss him.
@Kazahmish Yeah, sometimes after the internet got big, they changed the name to Star Gazer because too many kids were getting results for the Hustler porn mag when trying to search for his show. So, they decided to change it to something more tame (and lame, IMO). I always preferred the Star Hustler tag, so I stick with that.
I'll keep looking up!!
RIP Jack, you are one with the heavens.
"I wounder who will take his place"
you will because you are awesome.
I have learned more about astronomy from being subscribed to you than 9 years in school.
I am sorry to say I hadn't heard of his work, I will go look it up and if it is anywhere near as great as you say, I'll show it to as many people as will listen :) Because learning about the universe gives us perspective and teaches us about ourselves; we are the universe trying to understand itself after all. It's fundamental, humbling and important.
I just found out about his death :/ I might not have known him for many years like a lot of people, but I loved watching his show. We'll miss you Jack! Keep looking up :)
I remember his show very well and especially loved the whistling theme. Thanks for playing that tune in the background. Any chance you know where I can find the full version of his original broadcast theme?
You wonder who will take his place, but just thing that if it wasn't for him, you would't be doing your little show in UA-cam. Just think of who else might be out there promoting Astronomy today because of him back then.
Miss you Jack!! Thanks you!!
Godspeed Jack. thank you
Your voice... I like it... make everything u say worth listening too...
"We're all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."
~Oscar Wilde
be well, Tony !
Thanks Tony I had not seen Jacks show in some time and had wonder what had happen to him .. .. Maybe you could pick up where he left off? Very good tribute I know Jack smiling back at your work.
Keep looking up!!!
Jack is Legend.
@sneakerset I don't know what I can say, you've spoken everything in my mind.
EXCELLENT, you rock!
Astronomy rocks!
Thanks Tony
Wow. Transparent shirt! Awesome!
@tdarnell Thanks for the information. I've waited 18 years to find out the title!
TD's back! WOOHOO!
I just want to let you know, you inspired me into physics and astronomy.
The song was actually titled Arabesque No. 1
Great tribute but better still, great shirt.
Tony, can you please make some informational videos like you used to, I would really like to keep learning, perhaps something on Quasars
This should be his Eulogy.
sad :(
GO FOR IT MAN! TAKE HIS PLACE! BE THE POPE OF ASTRONOMY! WE NEED IT AND LOVE PEOPLE WHO LOVE.
Copernicus was the Christ of the cosmos, you can be it's reigning pope!
@FlowCell Here are some fun numbers for that, all rounded off to two digits.
Diameter of Moon: 2,200 miles
Diameter of Mars: 4,200 miles
Farthest Moon gets from Earth: 250,000 miles
Closest Mars gets to Earth: 35,000,000 miles
Now you can give them homework! If something twice the size looks the same when twice as far away, what would be the apparent difference when the Moon is farthest and Mars is closest?
Followup bonus question! Will you be emailing me this crap again next August?
Nice tribute.. but one question.. are you sure his show was Star Hustler or was it Star Gazer.. because I am seeing a LOT of the later under his name. :)
@tdarnell
Hey, I found the full version on UA-cam. I've wanted to hear the full version for 18+ years since I first heard this song long ago.
I wish to thank you very much, because this has given me my own personal "double rainbow" moment.
/watch?v=5iXLMEi4Kp0
I felt the same way when Carl Sagan died.
where do you buy these shirts ? i always want to be invisible, do you know if they have any hats pants or shoes also :)?
BTW, I would have loved to have heard him do a debunking of that stupid "moon sized mars" email that keeps resurfacing again and again. Seeing just how easily people are fooled proved just how ignorant people are about big the universe really is.
your shirt is partially transparent D:
I want a t-shirt!!
E-mail me in a couple of hundred years, O.K.?
we all die, big deal,