The Evolution of Neutrino Astronomy

Abstract

How did neutrino astronomy evolve? Are there any useful lessons for astronomers and physicists embarking on new observational ventures today? We answer the first question; the reader can can decide if there are any useful parallels for other fields.

Comments: Figures added in editorial stage. Related material http://www.sns.ias.edu/~jnb/Papers/Popular/snhistory.html