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At Lehigh Valley Space Fest, we are thrilled to showcase a wide range of fascinating presenters and exhibitors who are generously donating their time and expertise to make this event possible.
Their participation is driven by a shared passion for space exploration and education, and their commitment to inspiring others. We deeply appreciate their contributions and the invaluable insights they bring to our event.
Thank you for supporting our event and enjoying the incredible knowledge and enthusiasm they share with the community!
DANIEL ANDRE
DANIEL ANDRE
Daniel Andre has been a space enthusiast since the age of 5 when he watched the first moon landing on television in 1969. For more than 30 years Daniel has been a globe maker specializing in the planets and moons of our Solar System.
With his teaching background he uses many of his hand-made globes in a unique presentation of a journey through the Solar System. Presenting in schools, communities and events in the Western Pennsylvania area, Dan promotes the space program and inspires children to pursue studies and careers in the space sciences.
Brian Crawford
Brian Crawford
Brian Crawford has worked with NASA on the Lucy mission and is a dedicated amateur astronomer and astrophotographer with over a decade of experience capturing the beauty of the night sky. His passion for astronomy began in childhood and has since evolved into a lifelong pursuit of exploring and sharing the wonders of the universe.
As a longtime member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and the Director of Mingo Creek Park Observatory, Brian plays an active role in promoting science education and public engagement with astronomy. He regularly leads observing sessions, educational programs and outreach events designed to inspire curiosity and deepen public understanding of space science.
By combining hands-on astronomy education with fine-art astrophotography, Brian is committed to making the universe accessible, engaging and awe-inspiring for everyone from 2 years old to 102 years young reaching over 40,000 space enthusiasts a year.
lehigh university Rocketry
lehigh university Rocketry
Lehigh's first student rocketry team, engineering liquid propulsion rockets and competing in high-powered rocket competitions.
Dr. Willie Yee
Dr. Willie Yee
Dr. Willie Yee is a retired psychiatrist, amateur astronomer, and past president of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association. He has received numerous awards for astronomical observing and outreach activities He presently is a Solar System Ambassador, a program supported by NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.
He also performs a S’kai, a Vulcan magician. Dr. Willie Yee started in magic late in life. As a Red Cross volunteer, he wanted to provide something to the residents of disaster shelters that would give them an experience other than misery. His first teacher was Terry Morgan of Catskill NY, with a lineage that traces back to Harry Houdini. He subsequently trained at the world-renowned McBride Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas. Dr. Yee has performed as a Star Trek character “S’kai” at numerous science fiction conventions, and science educational events.
Interstellar collection
Interstellar collection
Explore Space. Hands-On.
The Interstellar Collection, LLC works directly with meteorite hunters, scientists, universities and collectors from around the world to bring you high quality, museum-grade meteorite specimens. The provenance of each stone can be traced from the moment they were discovered to the moment they enter your hands. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of each and every meteorite we sell.
https://theinterstellarcollection.com
lehigh university space initiative (LUSI)
lehigh university space initiative (LUSI)
This student group from Lehigh will bring their robotic rover for a demonstration on Sunday, October 12
DAVE RAGER
DAVE RAGER
DEEP SKY ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
Dave has been an IT professional for over 30 years and a lifetime science and technology enthusiast. He lives in Centerville, PA and has owned several telescopes over the years but was always disappointed with what he could see visually. Digital cameras have come a long way and offer the ability to take very long exposures with software. In 2022 he decided to take up astrophotography and finally be able to capture the beauty of the celestial objects that the human eye is just not able to see with any telescope. Since then, Dave has captured dozens of different objects such as galaxies and nebula. Dave started attending different events selling the images he captures from his yard in rural Pennsylvania just an hour south of Pittsburgh. What captivates people the most is when they learn the pictures they see are not from NASA or generated by AI but taken personally by him. He now does his own sublimation printing and offers several different products with his images including magnets, puzzles, and tumblers. It's his way of sharing the hobby of astronomy and showing the beauty of the cosmos.
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