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Club Contacts!
To learn more about the Prescott Astronomy Club contact us at info@prescottastronomyclub.org or send email to one of the board members listed below.
Roland Albers
President
Ask me about:
I've been an avid amateur astronomer since childhood, concentrating
mostly on visual observing but with occasional forays into
astrophotography. I moved to the Prescott area several years ago,
primarily for its dark skies. It didn't take me long to realize a
life-long dream
by building a small observatory in my backyard. What a
treat it is to step outside
and in minutes be observing or photographing
in the star-filled skies of Prescott!
I am honored to be able to contribute to the Prescott Astronomy Club as
president. I look forward to furthering the club's mission of bringing
together people interested in astronomy, helping them develop their
skills and knowledge of astronomy, and promoting the public's interest
in astronomy.
Brian Blau
Vice President
Ask me about:
As a passionate astrophotographer and volunteer, I am
honored to be the VP of the Prescott Astronomy Club.
2025 is my 6th year in the astrophotography hobby but my experiences
with cameras and image processing go back to the beginning of my professional career. I have always been fascinated by technology and astronomy fits in perfectly so I'll always be inquisitive and excited when we talk about the night sky.
Contact me to discuss any club issue but especially if you have any questions on topics like club meetings, speakers, and outreach opportunities.
vp@prescottastronomyclub.org
Art Arnold-Roksandich
Treasurer
Ask me about:
I have been getting out and looking up for about 20 years.
I’m a relatively new member of the Prescott Astronomy Club as are most of the current officers.
We are beginning to return to more regular activities and I’m always interested in members’ input. Let me know what you would like the club to do or provide going forward.
If you have questions about astronomy, the equipment, observing, where to go, etc, please contact me or any of our officers. If we can’t help you, we will direct you to somebody who can.
I am always interested in improving the club. Let me know your thoughts.
t@prescottastronomyclub.org
Jack Evans
Club Secretary
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s@prescottastronomyclub.org
James Vaughan
Director at Large
Ask me about:
I am a retired Information Technology professional and GIS analyst
from Austin, Texas. My wife and I moved to the Prescott area on leap
year day of 2020.
My interest in astronomy stems from growing up during the “space race”
and hearing news of new developments in science and technology
almost every day during my youth. I bought my first telescope in 1987
and enjoyed doing backyard astronomy for many years.
My current equipment consists of a 10 inch Meade LX200 GPS, a
Seestar S50, and a homemade hydrogen line radio telescope. I am
interested in visual observation and radio astronomy, and am currently
investigating how the Seestar could be used to collect photometric data for variable stars.
I particularly enjoy participating in outreach events (star parties) where I get to show the beauties and wonders of the night sky to members of the public. It is an honor to be selected to serve on the club board, and I hope to be able to contribute to the success of the club. d1@prescottastronomyclub.org
Ken Olson
Director at Large
Ask me about:
I have lived in California, Georgia, and in Arizona, working as
a Lab Technician on signals, noise, and vibration equipment. My
interest in astronomy began in my twenties and, upon retiring, I
began to take up the hobby in earnest. Now living in Chino Valley where
there are clear, dark skies for viewing much of the year, I own a
10 inch Meade telescope, an 8 inch Celestron, and a 100mm
Lunt H-Alpha for solar viewing. I like to help at Star Parties, showing the wonders in our skies.
Lisa Anderson
Director at Large
Ask me about:
After moving away from the city and seeing real stars, I took
a couple of astronomy classes at the local college and I was hooked!
I then volunteered as a teaching assistant for college’s astronomy
lab classes for 15 years and then went on to work at Griffith Observatory
in Los Angeles as a guide.
For the last 30 years, I have enjoyed sharing my passion with students of any age who are eager to learn about the sky.