The field of astronomy serves not only to perform research on matters of astronomical and astrophysical relevance, but also to administer an invaluable didactic function: that of guiding and contributing to the scientific education of the general public as well as of future astronomers, physicists, and other scientists. In this regard, instructors affiliated with public and private educational institutions and also amateur astronomers can participate in educating interested persons in this most fascinating of subjects. Astronomy is—particularly at the introductory level—arguably the most approachable of all the sciences.