Observing Projects

		Xanadu Observing Projects

Astronomy provides many opportunities to learn and study new things. Here are a few of the projects that are currently being worked on at Xanadu Observatory:

Recently Observed Objects - Click here to see a brief listing of recently observed celestial objects.

Spectroscopy - One of my favorite astronomical endeavors is to study the light from distant objects using a spectroscope. For more information click on the "Spectroscopy" link at left.

Variable Stars - I'm a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), and hope to provide useful data regarding variables.

Double Stars - There are many types of double stars. I'm currently enjoying observing both visual doubles and visual binaries. The Astronomical League (AL) has an observing program that I'm currently working on.

Lunar and Solar System - There are always plenty of things to observe closer to home. Other planets, comets, asteriods, meteor showers, the Sun and Moon, eclipses, Zodiacal light, etc. keep things interesting and dynamic. Click here to see some images I have taken of nearby celestial objects.
Click Here to See Exciting Results of the March 18, 2007 Pluto Occultation - Our Team Measured an Obvious Dip in Magnitude!!!

Sky Puppies - Here's one of my sons enjoying a night out with Dad.

Molecular Clouds Near the Galactic Anticenter - I've also been involved with research using the Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter Wave Telescope on Mt. Graham, Arizona. The 10-meter SMT is capable of producing very high resolution maps. Initial surveys focused on HII regions in Gemini.
- Click here to view a Poster Session that I presented at the 205th annual meeting of the American Astronomical Society in San Diego in January, 2005.
- Click here to view a PowerPoint presentation made at the University of Arizona's Astronomy Club symposium held in April, 2005.

Xanadu Observing Projects