Astronomy by Astr0Nick began so I can spread my love and passion for Astronomy to others. Outreach is where I can get up close and personal with you! Outreach is an engagement effort to spread news and information as well as hands on demonstrations. I want you to go home having learned something new!
My favorite part of doing outreach is telescope events! I have been doing telescope viewings to the public since 2019, but I didn't get the full scope (Pun intended) of outreach until my first major star party at the Grand Canyon in 2022. That's when I had realized that this was my calling. I am the most fulfilled when showing objects through my telescope and showing other people, especially those who've never looked through a telescope before. Be it a Planet, Star Cluster, Galaxy or Nebula, you will be amazed by what your eyes can see though a telescope!
I can talk about space for hours. I love doing presentations, showing slides, videos and I have hands on exhibits where you can touch a moon dust replica or hold a real meteorite! This where you can learn the most about space!
I usually have a line at my scope during star parties. In dark skies I also have my camera! If the weather and skies allow it, I will point to a galaxy, nebula or a star cluster. In well lit areas, you can expect to see some planets or the moon. Regardless, you'll walk away saying "wow!"
The scope may appear small, but it performs big! My new Hydrogen Alpha Solar Telescope will make you feel the sun. With detailed views of Prominence, Flares and Sunspots, your viewing experience will have you getting back in line to view more!
School assemblies or Library programs with power-point presentations are another specialty leaving you learning with good visual aids. Or you can have me at your science fair or convention! I have a wide variety of displays and objects to exhibit. I love doing these in science centers!
I have been a NASA SSA for over 5 years doing many events throughout the US. These events are free courtesy of NASA and the JPL. These are perfect for library and summer programs and other education related events like a Fair! This comes with a hands on learning experience presentation, and handouts directly from the folks at NASA/JPL! Telescope viewings are available during these events. These events are also available virtually! I am known as "your virtual NASA Solar System Ambassador!"
I love teaching children of all ages about space! That is why I started Stellar Outreach LLC. One of the best ways to communicate with children is through school assemblies! This is where I am as interactive as I get! With a visual presentation along with activities, kids will be left wanting to learn more! Presentations are based on age and I have a variety of them! Telescope viewings are available during these events which are usually Solar viewings as Assemblies take place during the day. They can be included and are not extra for day assemblies. Night viewings can be planned as an extra. Picture it as "Astronomy Night." Contact me to book an assembly or learning program for your school.
Own a business but you're not the business that hires a singer during peak hours? Well, how about hiring an astronomer? Coffee shops, cafes and other types of businesses always draw a crowd when doing something outside of the box. I am your guy! My telescope and my passionate attitude will dazzle your guests or potential guests outside of your establishment! Let's bring astronomy to our society together!
Stellar Outreach events are primarily available in the Central Florida area.
(Events can be requested virtually and out of state requests not affiliated with an Observatory, Science center or Astronomy society are subject to additional costs.)
*NASA SSA Events are only available in FL or Virtually and are not affiliated with Stellar Outreach.