Astronomical Outreach, Advanced Training, and Research Opportunities for Amateurs and Professionals Alike
MSRO Science, Inc.,headquartered in historic Wilderness, Virginia, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. We offer affordable research opportunities and hands-on training for amateur and professional astronomers all over the world using state-of-the-art remotely operated small-telescope observatories. MSRO Science provides services and products to the public to fulfill its mission as a public benefit corporation.
Vision: To bring the wonders of the universe to the general public through personal discovery.
Mission: Use state-of-the-art small-telescope systems to preserve and maintain public involvement in the astronomical sciences, offer observing and research opportunities for amateur and professional astronomers, and provide astronomical education to the general public.
Contact us by email or phone, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire whether our services are right for you. You can also find us on YouTube and Facebook:
Contact
➤ LOCATION
13506 Buglenote Way
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
☎ CONTACT
President@MSROScience.org
+1 (540) 388-8209
MSRO Science Focus Areas
outreach
MSRO Science’s primary customer is the public. We offer in-person and online presentations at local venues, star parties, and astronomy forums and conferences in the United States. We also offer a range of “experiences” to introduce our facilities and capabilities to those who want to get a “taste” of what it’s like to operate a telescope. Visit our Outreach page for more information.
training
MSRO Science offers state-of-the-art astronomical training and research opportunities for amateur and professional astronomers. Our comprehensive training program consists of both classroom and hands-on laboratory sessions using our facilities at the Mark Slade Remote Observatory (MSRO). All sessions are attended remotely over the Internet. Opportunities to visit and attend talks at the MSRO facility are offered to all our students.
Training is offered at three levels: introductory, observer, and technical. Visit our Training page for more information.
research
MSRO Science is currently conducting research in astronomical instrument development, exoplanet transit observation, occultation studies, minor planet observing, variable star observing, and pro-am observing program development. We provide data to a variety of amateur and professional groups and societies that welcome the observations that are possible using the MSRO. Visit our Research page for more information.
MSRO Videos
Jerry Hubbell does an introduction to the MSRO training program with Scott Roberts on the Explore Scientific OpenGOTO Community Live! program. Broadcast September 14, 2021.
“Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.”
Have Questions?
To ask quick question or comment, please use the form below, and we will get back to you. You may also call or email us.
In addition, you can use our contact page if you have a question or comment about our specific activities.
If you wish to enroll in one of our training courses, please visit our Training Page or use this MSRO Science Training Application link.