activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 10
- Astronomy Education Support Native American Astronomy OutreachParticipates in Project ASTRO to support astronomy education for grades 4-12 and leads a community astronomy club in Sonoita.
- Astronomy Education and Mentorship Native American Astronomy OutreachParticipates in Project ASTRO to support astronomy education for grades 4-12, leads a community astronomy club in Sonoita, and mentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona.
- Astronomy Education and Mentorship Native American Astronomy OutreachSupports astronomy education for grades 4-12 through Project ASTRO, leads a community astronomy club in Sonoita, and mentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona.
- Community Fundraising Support Public Observatory & Planetarium ProgramsContributes private observing evenings for local fundraising events.
- Fundraising Event Contributions Dark Sky Volunteer Advocacy & Community EngagementContributes private observing evenings for local fundraising events.
- Fundraising Event Support Public Observatory & Planetarium ProgramsContributes private observing evenings to support local fundraising events.
- High School Student Mentorship Youth Mentoring ProgramsMentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona.
- Observatory Pad Leasing Public Observatory & Planetarium ProgramsLeases observatory pads to institutions for educational purposes.
- Telescope Maintenance and Repair Optical Cleaning & Alignment ServicesProvides mechanical and electronic maintenance for telescopes, including monthly cleaning of optics using CO2 snow, and repairs malfunctions when customers supply parts.
- Telescope Maintenance and Repair Optical Cleaning & Alignment ServicesProvides mechanical and electronic maintenance for telescopes, including cleaning optics monthly using CO2 snow and repairing malfunctions when customers supply parts.
research · 3
- Exoplanet Sky Survey Exoplanet Detection and CharacterizationConducted a sky survey for exoplanets using the KELT telescope, resulting in the discovery of over 30 exoplanets.
- Exoplanet Sky Survey Exoplanet Detection and CharacterizationConducted a sky survey for exoplanets using the KELT telescope, which led to the discovery of over 30 exoplanets.
- Exoplanet Sky Survey Research Exoplanet Detection and CharacterizationConducted a sky survey for exoplanets using the KELT telescope, which led to the discovery of over 30 exoplanets.
capacity building · 3
- Equipment Provision Telescope Equipment Supply & ComponentsProvides equipment including a 2HP motor/worm gearbox, ACE-I 240 VAC 3-phase inverter, chain, and other drive components for roof operation.
- Equipment Provision for Observatories Telescope Equipment Supply & ComponentsProvides equipment such as motors, inverters, chain, and other drive components for roof operation of observatories.
- Observatory Equipment Provision Telescope Equipment Supply & ComponentsProvides equipment such as motors, inverters, and drive components for observatory roof operations.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Automated Observatory Control automated_observatory_controlThe organization uses automated software to control observatory roof operations, enhancing efficiency and potentially safety.
- Automated observatory operations automated observatory controlUses automated software to control observatory roof operations, improving efficiency and reliability in observational workflows.
- Dark sky preservation collaboration light pollution reductionCollaborates with the International Dark-sky Association to reduce light pollution and maintain optimal observational conditions through advocacy and dark sky initiatives.
- Dark sky preservation through collaboration light pollution reductionCollaborates with the International Dark-Sky Association to reduce light pollution, protecting observational integrity and promoting environmental stewardship.
- Integrated education and research education-research integrationIntegrates education with research activities to improve learning outcomes and provide hands-on scientific experience.
- Integration of Education and Research education_research_integrationThe organization believes that integrating education and research enhances learning, suggesting a pedagogical approach where practical research informs and enriches educational programs.
- Integration of education and research education-research integrationOperates on the principle that integrating education with research enhances learning outcomes by providing hands-on, real-world scientific engagement.
- Light Pollution Reduction through Collaboration light_pollution_reductionThe organization collaborates with the International Dark-sky Association to promote dark sky initiatives, indicating a strategy to reduce light pollution and preserve optimal conditions for astronomical observation and environmental health.
- Market-Based Pricing for Observatory Services market_based_pricingThe organization determines pricing for its annual observatory services by conducting market surveys, assessing the cost of service delivery, and considering the size of the telescope, aiming for competitive and sustainable operations.
- Market-based service pricing market-based pricingPrices annual observatory services according to market surveys, cost of service delivery, and telescope size to ensure financial sustainability and competitive positioning.
- Seasonal Risk Mitigation for Equipment Protection seasonal_risk_mitigationThe organization implements a seasonal risk mitigation strategy by annually shutting down and disconnecting electronic equipment during monsoon season to prevent damage from lightning, ensuring the longevity and functionality of its assets.
- Seasonal equipment protection seasonal risk mitigationShuts down and disconnects electronic equipment annually during monsoon season to mitigate risk of lightning damage and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Seasonal equipment protection seasonal risk mitigationShuts down and disconnects electronic equipment annually during monsoon season to mitigate risk of lightning damage, ensuring long-term infrastructure resilience.
- Telescope Farm Model for Capability Expansion telescope_farm_modelThe organization employs a "telescope farm model" to expand its observatory capabilities, suggesting a strategy of aggregating multiple telescopes to enhance research and observation capacity.
- Telescope farm expansion model telescope farm modelEmploys a telescope farm model to scale observatory capabilities, enabling broader observational capacity and resource sharing.
- Telescope farm expansion model telescope farm modelEmploys a telescope farm model to scale and enhance observatory capabilities through distributed, coordinated instrumentation.
relationships · 25
who they work with
- Alcor System Partner — Provider of seeing data collection equipment (Mini-Cyclope) used at Winer Observatory
- American Astronomical Society Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, is a member.
- American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, was a member from 1987-1989.
- Attilla Danko Partner — Provider of Clear Sky Clock for Winer Observatory
- Boston Gear Partner — Donor of roof drive system components including motor, inverter, and chain
- Data Translation, Inc. Partner — Donor of weather equipment used at Winer Observatory
- Fairborn Observatory Partner — Donor of weather equipment used at Winer Observatory
- Friends of MIRA (Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy) Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, is a member.
- International Amateur-Professional Photoelectric Photometry Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, is a life member.
- International Dark-sky Association Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, has been a member since 1988.
- International Dark-sky Association Partner — Works with the International Dark-sky Association to reduce light pollution.
- International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, was a member from 1977-2003.
- MACRO Consortium Partner — Took over the operation of the University of Iowa 20" PlaneWave telescope.
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Partner — Provided funding for the lunar coronagraph placed at the observatory site.
- Ohio State University Partner — Used the KELT telescope for a sky survey for exoplanets.
- Pressure Systems, Inc. Partner — Donor of weather equipment used at Winer Observatory
- Project ASTRO Partner — Partners with Project ASTRO to assist teachers in astronomy education.
- RainWise, Inc. Partner — Donor of weather equipment (RainWise Mk III) used at Winer Observatory
- Rotronic Instrument Corp. Partner — Donor of weather equipment used at Winer Observatory
- Setra Systems, Inc. Partner — Donor of weather equipment (Setra 470 Pressure Transducer) used at Winer Observatory
- Sonoita Government — Operates observatory near Sonoita, Arizona
- Sonoita Astronomy Club Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, was a member from 1999-2002.
- Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Partner — Participates in activities and lectures with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.
- Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, has been a member since 1990.
- University of Iowa Partner — Collaborated on the placement of the Iowa Robotic Observatory telescope at the site.