Edward A. Halbach (April 5, 1909 – March 20, 2011) was an American amateur astronomer and prolific variable star observer.

One year later he became a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO).

[5] Halbach was the first living recipient of the Leslie C. Peltier Award in 1981 for his variable star and lunar occultation observations and contributions to artificial satellite programs.

[7] He also won the Amateur Achievement Award of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for his variable star and occultation observations in 1997.

[3] On April 7, 2009 he celebrated his 100th birthday, a landmark that was noted on the NBC television program Today.