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Lifelong Space Enthusiast

Growing up with the Space Race, I became enthralled with space from a very young age. Between taking the astronomy course offered in my high school’s planetarium, and living kind of out in the country, such that Orion would hang high in the sky on a crisp, clear winter night, I developed a romance with the stars. The launch of the Space Shuttle heralded a new national interest in space, and I followed that to university.  I was an astrophysics major with an aerospace engineering minor. To this day, little pleases me more than sharing the wonders of the heavens with someone on a clear, dark night.

Night Sky Tours

Using one or more of my 6 telescopes or yours, I will show you Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, distant galaxies, faint nebulae, supernova remnants, double stars, and clusters, depending upon the season.

Telescopes

I help your telescope come out of the closet – or avoid going there to begin with!! With over 25 years experience with telescopes of all types, I help you make the right telescope purchase, assemble, teach you to use, and repair.

Astronomy Education

Whether in a general or observational astronomy course, informal outreach, online course or speaking engagement, you’ll be fascinated learning the secrets of the universe from me.

Making an Impact

Whether using my 28″ dobsonian telescope, SkyClops (TM), 12″, 8″, 6″ or even binoculars, my night sky tour and star party attendees always back away from the telescope with a chorus of “WOW. That’s incredible!!” and amazement at the celestial sights seen, even if its just the Moon. 

Over 40 Years Experience

Unlike most non-research astronomers, my knowledge base includes physics, math, orbital mechanics, spacecraft design, space missions that have taught us what we know about celestial objects, chemistry, computer science and rocket propulsion. I can speak to your group on a wide variety of space, astronomy and STEM related topics.

Days around New Moon when Deep Sky Objects are best seen

Billions of Galaxies in the Observable Universe

Unsurpassed Enjoyment

A fellow astronomer is seen observing through my new Sky-Watcher 12″ Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope with SynScan. His reaction is non atypical – the WOW factor is unsurpassed. I constantly hear, “Amazing,” “Wow,” “Mind Blowing” and more when people observe through my telescopes.

The Unique Choice

Make your corporate event or conference, YMCA, Scout or Guide campout a truly memorable experience that will last a lifetime. Gift someone a Night Sky Tour for their birthday, anniversary, Christmas or graduation. Its so much more fun than another sweater or book.

Astronomy is a Gateway Science

Studies have shown that astronomy is one of the absolute easiest ways to get children interested in math and science. Regardless of whether your child wants to become an astronomer or astronaut, the highest demand careers for the past half century require go

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