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Keith Swartz

Telescopes come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Changing their shape and size is not easy, if possible at all, but Keith Swartz tells the story about how he modified his homemade 10-inch Dobsonian telescope to better suit his needs. Following the tradition of a few recent speakers, he will also share a bit about his journey with this great hobby.

Zach Holcomb

Zach is a biochemist who spends his days navigating the complexities of pharmaceutical research and development. His work spans the lifecycle of complex injectable drugs, from initial R&D and FDA approval to commercial manufacturing. When the sun goes down, he trades the microscope for the telescope. A self-proclaimed “astronomical insomniac,” Zach specializes in deep-sky imaging with a particular focus on planetary nebulae, driven by the persistent hope of capturing something the world hasn’t seen before.

Zoe Todd

UW Madison

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Astronomy

For centuries, humanity has been grappling with the fundamental question: are we alone in the universe? The origins of life on Earth and the search for life on other planets are important scientific topics now within our grasp to potentially answer.