Astronomy Research and Education since 1979
Supernova Search Team Investigator
- Puckett Observatory
(1998-Present)
Credited with the discovery of 24 supernovae
to date
Guest Astronomer - Sossusvlei
Mountain Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
Night sky presentations for nature lovers
from around the globe (March through April 2006)
Speaker
Colloquium: Emory
University Department of Physics (2006)
Atlanta
Astronomy Club Banquet (2006)
Gwinnett County Middle School Science
Fair (2007)
Atlanta
Astronomy Club September Meeting (2007)
Astronomy Instructor
Emory
University Department of Physics
Astronomy Lab Instructor (2007-Present)
Chattahoochee
Nature Center
Quarterly Evening Programs (2008-Present)
Kennsaw
State University’s Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning
Adult continuing education classes (2004-Present)
Fulton
County Schools (Clayton State) Center for Lifelong Learning
Adult continuing education classes (2001-2006)
Home
School Enrichment
Astronomy for elementary and middle school
aged students (2006-2007)
Georgia
Enrichment Center
Astronomy for elementary and middle school
aged students (2007)
Observatory Assistant - Fernbank
Science Center (1980-2000)
Assisted with independent study astronomy
classes.
Worked public open houses, answering
questions and running the 36-inch telescope.
Participated in data reduction for binary
star research.
Educating through the media:
1995. CNN: Featured
on “Backyard Universe" segment about how to predict and observe
satellites..
1996. CNN:
Provided commentary on the approach of Comet Hyakutake.
1996. Fox5: Interviewed
live about Comet Hyakutake.
1997. CNN: Live 10-minute
interview with Miles O’Brien, providing commentary about Comet
Hale-Bopp.
1998. TBS: Featured
in “Welcome to the Club”, an 8 minute segment about amateur
astronomy
1999. CNN: Featured
in a 2-part
John Holliman story about efforts at Fernbank and at Puckett Observatories.
2002: Atlanta Journal Constitution:
Front page color photo and feature article about supernova hunting.
Also distributed world-wide by the Associated Press.
2007: CNN Radio: Interviewed
about Comet Holmes
Member, Atlanta Astronomy Club, a thriving association of
over 400 Atlanta area amateur and professional astronomers (1979-Present)
Educated both groups and individuals
on how to navigate the night sky, and how to use their telescopes.
Served in leadership positions several
times, including observatory director, programs chairman, treasurer,
president, and chairman of the board.