Astronomy and art are my life passions
The giant binocular telescope shown
here was the last telescope I built
before I became an owner of a "hi-tech"
telescope.
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My first degree was
in fine art in 1961,
from the University
of Oklahoma.

But it was my
marriage to Pat
Cairns that really lit
a fire under me to do
more in that field.
This photo of the "Ring Nebula was my first astrophoto.  
I have focused my efforts more on light curves, specifically
of exoplanets,
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"Contemplating the
Cove" one of many

paintings<click here>
ASTRONOMY AND ART by JIM CARLISLE