Astronomer Benjamin Loker
Astronomer - Inventor - Entrepreneur
Known for his ability to share complex cosmic information in a way that is understandable with a sense of humor. Over the past 17 years astronomer Benjamin Loker has set up his telescope at 2,700+ events and enlightened hundreds of thousands of people from around the world.
Benjamin helped build telescopes that orbit the Earth on the International Space Station and graced the White House lawn for the first presidential star party. A personal collection of telescopes are constantly being upgraded with the latest technology, some of which he invents and builds himself.
His passion project is constructing an off-grid solar powered observatory on 130 acres in the darkest location possible between Phoenix and Tucson.
An intimate connection to the Cosmos and a knowledge of the night sky that comes from stargazing since a child engages both young and old as Benjamin shares the wonders of the Universe.
Since founding Arizona Star Tours he has been one of the few full-time astronomy edutainers in the world and has very likely done the most professional group stargazing sessions since the invention of the telescope.
A multifaceted approach to astronomy edutainment that brings a balance of technology, entertainment and education that will leave participants with an appreciation of the night sky and a desire to learn more.
Loker is an expert public speaker who is able to engage audiences by distilling the complex field of astronomy in a way that is understandable for the general public.
Available to book for your next event through every major destination management company & entertainment agency in Arizona.
Benjamin helped build telescopes that orbit the Earth on the International Space Station and graced the White House lawn for the first presidential star party. A personal collection of telescopes are constantly being upgraded with the latest technology, some of which he invents and builds himself.
His passion project is constructing an off-grid solar powered observatory on 130 acres in the darkest location possible between Phoenix and Tucson.
An intimate connection to the Cosmos and a knowledge of the night sky that comes from stargazing since a child engages both young and old as Benjamin shares the wonders of the Universe.
Since founding Arizona Star Tours he has been one of the few full-time astronomy edutainers in the world and has very likely done the most professional group stargazing sessions since the invention of the telescope.
A multifaceted approach to astronomy edutainment that brings a balance of technology, entertainment and education that will leave participants with an appreciation of the night sky and a desire to learn more.
Loker is an expert public speaker who is able to engage audiences by distilling the complex field of astronomy in a way that is understandable for the general public.
Available to book for your next event through every major destination management company & entertainment agency in Arizona.