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Lee Carkner is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Augustana University and serves as director of the John Deere Planetarium, a role he has held since joining the faculty in 1999. His work bridges academic instruction and extensive public outreach in astronomy.
Education:
- B.S. in Physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1992)
- Ph.D. in Astrophysics, Pennsylvania State University (1998)
Dr. Carkner's research centers on Astrophysics and Stellar Astronomy, with specific expertise in X-ray emission from young stellar objects. His academic focus extends to Space Science and public astronomy education, leveraging planetarium technology to demystify celestial phenomena and night sky observation for diverse audiences.
As director of the John Deere Planetarium, he conducts over 100 annual shows for thousands of K-12 students and community members, making complex astronomical concepts accessible through immersive visualizations of space science and planetary motion.
