About The Publisher

This question comes in from time to time: who writes the articles on One-Minute Astronomer?

That would be me…

My name is Brian Ventrudo. I’m the publisher of One-Minute Astronomer, and I take care of supplying you with these regular nuggets of astronomical knowledge and insight.

I’ve been a stargazer on and off since I was a little kid… a long time ago. My first scope was a little 3-inch Tasco Newtonian… and I spent many cold nights in central Canada making acquaintance with the stars, constellations, and amazing sights of the deep sky.

In time, I came to study astronomy in university, graduating with a master’s degree in 1988. But turning into a professional astronomer seemed like a good way to ruin a nice hobby. So I picked up a “practical” degree… a Ph.D. in applied physics… and worked as a research scientist in the world of lasers and fiber optics for just over a decade, helping to design a few of the many bits and pieces that make up the optical backbone of the internet.

In time, I came to work as a freelance commercial writer.  And on a particularly pleasant night at the telescope in 2007, after hopping the star clusters and nebulae of Sagittarius until dawn, I decided to turn to teaching others about astronomy.  One-Minute Astronomer was born.

(Fun fact: I originally planned the “Five-Minute Astronomer“… but didn’t have enough time in those early days to write articles that long!)

Now I work full time researching and writing for One-Minute Astronomer, and helping other stargazers enjoy this wonderful pastime.

I hope this little website helps you enjoy the night sky and many of the finest sights in all of nature.

And if there’s something you’d like to see on One-Minute Astronomer, drop me a personal note and let me know.

Wishing you clear skies,

Brian Ventrudo, Ph.D.
Publisher, One-Minute Astronomer
Ottawa, Canada