Lowell Observatory
Thomas Kelley has a diverse range of experience in various fields such as astronomy, education, and automotive repair. Thomas has worked as a Public Programs Telescope Operator at Lick Observatory, a Production Team Lead at Anatomage Inc., a Receiving Lead at Bass Pro Shops, a Lab Intern at Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics, an Intern at Lick Observatory, and an Automotive Technician at Sears, Roebuck and Co. Currently, Thomas is working as a Research Assistant and Telescope Operator at Lowell Observatory.
Lowell Observatory
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Lowell Observatory is an independent, non-profit research institution founded in 1894 by Boston mathematician Percival Lowell. The mission of Lowell Observatory is to pursue the study of astronomy, especially the study of our solar system and its evolution; to conduct pure research in astronomical phenomena; and to maintain quality public education and outreach programs to bring the results of astronomical research to the general public. In 2012, Lowell Observatory embarked on its greatest adventure yet with the completion of the 4.3-meter Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT). This new facility, in full science operations as of 2015, vastly expands the breadth of research capabilities for Lowell astronomers and those of its institutional partners. Even more exciting, partnership with Discovery Communications provides an avenue to bring research results and breathtaking images to hundreds of millions worldwide. In December of 2017, Lowell Observatory announced a major expansion to the Mars Hill Campus that included an Open Deck Observatory, Universe Theatre, and Open Sky Planetarium. Construction of The Giovale Open Deck Observatory ‘broke ground’ in Summer of 2018 and is scheduled to open in October of 2019.