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Tony
has been an amateur astronomer for almost 50 years.
From his first look through the family telescope, which
was of Saturn, he was hooked. While growing up he read
every book available on the planets, stars, deep space,
and the constellations.
An
Electronic Engineer working on contracts with the U.S.
Navy, Tony developed sonar systems. You can see some
of the sonar equipment he helped design the next time
you watch the movie "Hunt For Red October".
He also worked on computer and display systems for commercial
aircraft and the International Space Station.
Today,
Tony has a personal library of more than 300 books,
dozens of audio tapes, videos and DVD's, and a slide
collection of more than 7000 professional slides from
major observatories and the Hubble Space Telescope.
His avid reading and many years of telescope and binocular
observing has built a solid base which his public programs
are presented.
What
were once quiet evenings in backyard has turned into
public and private stargazing events for hundreds of
families, scout groups, schools, and corporate organizations.
Tony also presents daytime solar viewing; StarLab planetarium
programs; and hands-on classroom activities for schools
and homeschool groups; and lectures to youth, community,
and corporate groups. These programs now reach more
than 20,000 students, teachers, parents, seniors, and
corporate employees each year.
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat Stargazing
My Driveway
Marana, Arizona Scout Program - Exploring the Solar System
Private Residence
Explore the Solar System
Glendale Public Library
Kids Faire 2008
University of Phoenix Stadium
Kids Faire 2008
University of Phoenix Stadium
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