Prior to this project, we traveled across the country in a retrofitted RV, doing educational outreach at museums, planetariums, schools, and other venues (The Mobile Observatory Project), hosting 75 events in 8 months across 41 states and 4 provinces (2014-2015). We ran an annual conference series, Observing The Frontier, providing a forum for researchers to share their insights, student sessions, and social events (2015-2019). Ben hosts a daily update on YouTube, and has published technical guides; Kat has published a series of three children’s books (Kira and Lulu Visit the Sun, Planets and Milky Way)!
We hope to bring the same spirit of community and enthusiasm for space to the Observer Ranch Campground & Learning Center! We live in Colorado Springs with our three kids and Yorkie.