Just who is Professor Cosmo Q. Redshift

As a member of the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club in Massachusetts, I took a special liking to Club offered "Star Parties." My background as an educator has given me a fair understanding of just how to motivate young learners to take an interest in learning. In a manner of speaking, I opted for the "fun" approach to catch their interest. "Star parties" are offered to groups, schools, etc. as part of our club charter. So, the Professor Cosmo Q. Redshift persona was developed while preparing for a large "star party" audience made up of 4th graders. The "Professor" hails from "The Starry Night University." His name, Cosmo originated from the word Cosmos. "Q." was offered by a fellow club member. You may know "Q." as a character on an '80's Sci-fi serial. Finally, "Redshift" is from the color shift astronomers use to measure star travel away or toward the Earth. The Professor had to have "refined" maturity, hence the white hair. His dark glasses help preserve his eyes for "night vision," and a red light hung around his neck is a must for any night time observer. Finally, all scientists must have a "signature" shop coat adorned with stitched on "glow in the dark" galactic objects!
Walking out to a group of children as Professor Cosmo Q. Redshift is a truly rewarding and fun filled evening for me. I'd like to think the "Professor" has sparked an interest in amateur astronomy for many of the "kids" (young and old) he has invited to an evening of "star gazing!"