Hard Labor Creek Observatory

Hard Labor Creek Observatory

I am the current Director of our local Observatory, located in the middle of Hard Labor Creek State Park (~50 miles east of downtown Atlanta). HLCO opens monthly to the public – bringing the wonders of the Universe to Georgia residents.

HLCO Webpage
Virtual Reality Astronomy

Virtual Reality Astronomy

We are bringing Virtual Reality to our outreach effort:

  • 3D stellar models: interactive Roche surfaces (featuring works by GSU and University of Michigan)
  • Stellar databases visualizations (RECONS database with Prof. Todd Henry)
  • CHARA virtual visit: learn all about optical interferometry (feat. Theo ten Brummelaar)

Note: work in progress; code will be released under the GPLv3 license, all material to be made publicly and freely available under Creative Commons CC BY-SA.

Secret Project

Secret Project

Coming soon near you...

Bridging the gap between Astronomy and Art.