Gazing into the field of Astronomy

Seeking Space Dust

Not Your Dad's Telescope

On Wednesday night/ Thursday morning, I was invited by Dr. Ertel to attend one of his observations. Dr. Ertel and the other astronomers...

The Work Begins

School is out, and the classes are done, as such, the projects begin. I am beginning my project with some preliminary reading in the...

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Eric

Basis Oro Valley Senior

I began my education at BASIS for my 6th grade year and have not looked back since. I will graduate in May of 2017, and my intended major is Aerospace Engineering, but I have always been interested in astronomy. My favorite subject is physics, but I enjoy tutoring in math.

Nearing the End and Finding the Results

The Final Product!

Beyond What I Expected

Meet the Advisors

Dr. Steve Ertel

Instrument Scientist

Steward Observatory

University of Arizona

Elizabeth Wheeler

Teacher

BASIS Oro Valley