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Objective
To make contributions to the the Science of Astronomy.
To make technical and/or observational contributions to
astronomical research programs.
To increase my understanding and to promote research in
astronomical subfields such as:
- Galactic evolution
- Stellar evolution
- Planetary system evolution
- Astrometry (distance measurement & standard candle calibration)
- General cosmology
My plan for the next X<10 years
- Search for Vulcanoids (asteroids that are completely inside Mercury's orbit) during a Total Solar Eclipse
- Study the polar spot phenomenon seen during Transits of Venus
- Track the phase of the Crab Nebula Pulsar - look for discontinuities
- Provide technical and/or observational contributions to
various astronomical research programs
- Obtain an advanced degree in Astronomy
Notable Observations and Accomplishments
See my Astronomny page for a detailed list.
Lectures
I give / have given a number of lectures on behalf of the
Fremont Peak Observatory Association
on various topics related to Astronomy.
The following is a partial list of topics:
- Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Collision with Jupiter
- H-R Diagrams
- Methods of determining distances in the Universe
- The Big Bang and the next 13.7 billion years
- How to tell time by the stars
- The Saturn system
- Supernova 1987A
Education
- Linfield College,
McMinnville, OR., 1979-1982, admitted with Honors and
graduated (Cum Laude)
with a B.A. degree in Math & Physics (with emphasis
on Computer Science).
Obtained this degree in 3 years
- Cal State University at Hayward,
Hayward, CA., 1977-79
(dual matriculation; attended while in high school)
Publications
Memberships - Astronomy Related
My journal and magazine subscrptions related to Astronomy
Non-Astronomy Related Scientific Contributions
I have also made a number of contributions in the fields of:
- Mathematics
- Cryptology
- Computer Science
For a list of
Papers & Publications
as well as my lists of
Honors / Awards, please
see my
bio.
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