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New data on Tuesdays and Fridays!
During the winter months there is more inclement weather at our observing site. Due to this images will be more infrequent.
Also, this project recently migrated onto Zooniverse’s new architecture. For details, see here.
The Team
Meet the International Astronomical Search Collaboration staff members who dedicate their time and expertise to keep IASC running smoothly.
Dr. James Patrick Miller
Dr. Miller is a professor of mathematics at Cisco College in Abilene, TX. He also teaches introductory astronomy and astronomical research methods at the University. He founded IASC in October 2006, and serves as the Vice-President of the Permanent Council of the Global Hands-On Universe Association.
Dr. James Martin
Dr. James Martin earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of North Texas in 2016. Prior to that, he was a Software Systems Specialist in the Department of Biostatistics and Applied Mathematics at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and later a Software Developer for Epic Systems Corporation.
Cassidy Davis
Mrs. Davis is a Mathematics graduate of Hardin-Simmons University. As IASC Coordinator, she handles registration and the running of the asteroid search campaigns.
Dr. Rose Horst
Dr. Horst earned her Ed.D. in Higher Education from Concordia University and both her Master’s degree in Education and Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Abilene Christian University. Dr. Horst is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran of 20 years. As IASC Assistant Coordinator she assists in management of IASC asteroid searches.
Dr. Carlton R. Pennypacker
On the right is Dr. Pennypacker. He is a researcher in astro-physics at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory where he was one of the recipients of the 2007 Gruber Prize in Cosmology for the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe. He is the co-founder of Hands-On Universe, and serves as the President of the Executive Council of the Global Hands-On Universe Association.
