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Note: This
website is about my work in science education. For information about my work as a composer of music,
visit ronmallorymusic.com.
SCIENCE
Though much of my
career has been focused around music, astronomy and physics were among
my first loves. I spent two years of college as an astrophysics major,
and continue to keep up with current research through books, magazines,
and online resources. I remain actively involved in science education on
both a professional and volunteer basis.
In addition to the activities mentioned below, I can be found
several days a week leading live science shows at
Exploration Place in Wichita,
KS.
SCIENCE
DISCOVERY SHOW
For more than 20 years I have presented a science show called "Unexpected Science" for
schools, camps, libraries, churches, and children's groups. The show is designed for kids
ages 8-12 but can be easily adapted for older or younger students.
Topics covered include physics, chemistry, electromagnetism, and more.
See below for two sample experiments, as well as a full show:
Contact me if
you're interested in booking a show in the greater Wichita area!
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10am:
Andover Public Library, Andover, KS
PLANETARIUM
SHOWS
I love planetariums! I have had
the privilege of leading many school and community shows under a variety
of fixed and portable planetarium domes.
NEW! (3/2023): I now have my own 6-meter mobile
planetarium dome and am available to present shows for schools,
libraries, churches, and other groups. Contact me
for details; much more information coming very soon!
UPCOMING SHOWS: Maize School, Wichita, May 2023 (private
showings for students).
STAR PARTIES
I have often brought my telescopes to "star parties" (nighttime
astronomy viewing opportunities) sponsored by the Orange County
Astronomers, Seattle Astronomical
Society, Kansas Astronomical Observers, and other organizations.
Click here for upcoming events by the Kansas Astronomical Observers.
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
I have been pursuing astrophotography since I was a teenager,
using both film and digital cameras. I regularly post examples of my
work on my science
Instagram page.
RON'S
TELESCOPES
I have built two telescopes of my own design, and have assisted others in telescope projects as well. My telescopes are a 6" f/5.8
Newtonian and an 8" f/6.6 Newtonian, both on modified split-ring
equatorial mounts. (I ground the mirror for the 8" myself.)
SCIENCE LINKS
I am a member of:
The Planetary Society
The International Planetarium
Society
The Kansas Astronomical Observers
The Astronomical League
Click here for a link to an article in the Corvallis Gazette-Times
mentioning my work in astronomical outreach during the 2017 total solar eclipse.
Click here for a video of the International Space Station astronauts
displaying the 2017 winners of a children's artwork contest—including a
drawing by my daughter Vivian! In space!
CONTACT
Interested in booking a science show? Looking for astrophotography tips?
Want help organizing a star party? Contact me at ron [at] ronmscience.com.
TWITTER: @ronmscience
INSTAGRAM: @ronmscience
YOUTUBE: Ron Mallory Science
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