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Alex Langoussis
Astronomy Education and Research since 1979 |
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Supernova Search Team Investigator - Puckett Observatory (1998-Present) |
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Credited
with the discovery of 22 supernovae
to date |
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Guest
Astronomer - Sossusvlei
Mountain Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia |
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| Night
sky presentations for nature lovers from around the globe (March through April
2006) |
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| Colloquium: Emory University Department of Physics (2006) | |||
| Atlanta Astronomy Club Banquet (2006) | |||
| Gwinnett County Middle School Science Fair (2007) | |||
| Atlanta Astronomy Club September Meeting (2007) | |||
| Astronomy Instructor | |||
| Emory
University Department of Physics Astronomy Lab Instructor (2007-Present) |
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| Kennsaw State University’s Osher Institute
for Lifelong Learning |
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Fulton County Schools (Clayton
State) Center for Lifelong Learning |
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School Enrichment Astronomy for elementary and middle school aged students (2006-2007) |
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| Georgia
Enrichment Center Astronomy for elementary and middle school aged students (2007) |
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Observatory Assistant - Fernbank Science Center (1980-2000) |
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Assisted with independent study astronomy classes. |
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Worked public open houses, answering questions and running the 36-inch telescope. |
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Participated in data reduction for binary star research. |
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Educating through the media: |
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1995. CNN: Featured on “Backyard Universe" segment about how to predict and observe satellites.. |
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1996. CNN: Provided commentary on the approach of Comet Hyakutake. |
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1996. Fox5: Interviewed live about Comet Hyakutake. |
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1997. CNN: Live 10-minute interview with Miles O’Brien, providing commentary about Comet Hale-Bopp. |
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1998. TBS: Featured in “Welcome to the Club”, an 8 minute segment about amateur astronomy |
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1999. CNN: Featured in a 2-part John Holliman story about efforts at Fernbank and at Puckett Observatories. |
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2002: Atlanta Constitution: Front page color photo and feature article about supernova hunting. Also distributed world-wide by the Associated Press. |
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2007: CNN Radio: Interviewed about Comet Holmes |
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Member, Atlanta Astronomy Club, a thriving association of over 400 Atlanta area amateur and professional astronomers (1979-Present) |
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| Educated both groups and individuals on how to navigate the night sky, and how to use their telescopes. | |||
| Served in leadership positions several times, including observatory director, programs chairman, treasurer, president, and chairman of the board. | |||
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