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Mr. Terry Trees has a Bachelors of Science degree in the History of Science from Case Western Reserve University, a Masters of Science degree in Educational Psychology and Guidance from Slippery Rock University and his Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent the first 20 years of his career in public education, as a science teacher, a counselor and as an assistant principal. He also served 20 years as a computer network engineer allowing him to travel to Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China and Mexico. Terry also served as an Adjunct Professor of Astronomy and Physical Sciences for a Pittsburgh, PA, area university where he taught courses in astronomy, environmental sciences and information technology, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Terry is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh, the Kiski Astronomers and the Oil Region Astronomical Society. He has served in various officer positions in several of these organizations. Terry and his family have traveled to many regional star parties in the U.S. and Canada where he has lectured on a number of astronomical topics.
Observing the Solar System's Minor Moons - One day while I was organizing my observing logs I realized I had observed a fair number of our solar system's moons. I then decided to try to see how many I could locate and confirm. While I do not dedicate every opportunity to this pursuit, I do attempt new targets when observing away from bright city lights. Observing the Solar System's Minor Moons discusses the techniques and equipment I have used to so far tally 22 observed moons and what additional ones might still be attainable.
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