Tom's Home Page

Welcome to my little corner of the web!  I'm heavily involved in astronomy and feel that I can share a bit of knowledge with others, so this site reflects that fact.  I had less to offer in my other interests (computers, long distance cycling, RVing, photography, SCUBA, and more), so I have very little about them on these pages.  I may add pages for my other interests as time allows.  (Spare time? HA!)

Local Light Pollution

Here is a map of the light pollution for Lubbock and the surrounding 100 miles.

Articles

As part of my astronomy outreach programs, I sometimes author articles for web pages, hand outs, and sometimes newsletters.

Presentations

I am a JPL Ambassador, I give presentations on space exploration, astronomy, JPL, and NASA at schools, museums, and clubs.  Click the link to see my current list of topics along with a short description and even a few sample slides.

Messier Lists

Messier Objects by constellation, number, and object type, with SEDS photos

Telescopes

My scopes, scope modifications & improvements, simplified scope formulas, and miscellaneous ideas complete (I hope) with photos and diagrams.

Solar Observing

How I made cells to hold Baader solar film and how to observe on the cheap.

Astrophotos

I'll post a few of my better shots here.  
I hope you enjoy them.

Photography

(under construction) Check out my humble attempts at photography in many locations with both film and digital cameras.

About me

I you really must know a bit about me, click the link.