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I am a professional astronomer. I have been interested in astronomy since I was a young child. I received my Ph.D. in astronomy at the University of Washington in 1993. I have taught and conducted research in astronomy at multiple colleges and universities including the University of Texas at Austin, Iowa State University, and Ball State University.
I am the co-author of the undergrad astronomy textbook, 'Observational Astronomy, 2nd ed.', published in 2006.
I have published over 90 peer reviewed papers in astronomy journals. My research areas include stellar spectroscopy and various aspects of astrobiology.
January 2024