Waxhaw, North Carolina

Member since 2021

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Abbas is a structural engineer, amateur astronomer and volunteer astronomy instructor in Charlotte, North Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology. Abbas found an affinity to astronomy early in life. He joined Tabriz University’s amateur astronomy club ‘Nasir Tusi’ while in high school published articles in the club journal. He developed continuous visual observations of starry sky for interested individuals in public. He currently lives in the greater Charlotte area, sharing his passion for astronomy through active membership in astronomy clubs, volunteer public presentations and participation in star parties and other volunteering and outreach in the local events. He currently is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Astronomical League, and Charlotte Amateur Astronomical Club, AAVSO and ALPO. He holds informal and inclusive programs to introduce astronomy to Pre-K students at Cyrus Childhood Academy. Abbas continues to contribute and share his passion with the community by providing volunteer programs, sharing astronomical information, and hosting visual telescope observations of starry sky.