SkyGuy
A graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Tom Vilot is an artist and self-taught software engineer. He has been part of numerous group shows and participated in Boulder’s jurried “Open Studios” two years.
After working in the software industry for almost twenty years, Mr. Vilot decided it was time to merge his two passions: astronomy and kids.
Being the quintessential “kid magnet,” Mr. Vilot has been volunteering at the Fiske Planetarium in Boulder, CO., in their K-12 outreach program.
Mr. Vilot studied acting for two years.
He launched SkyGuy.com, a series of short videos answering the many questions he has received from kids while volunteering at Fiske. The project is an abrupt change from his past, throwing himself into a completely new industry and learning all new tools. Once again, he is rapidly teaching himself. This time it is video, lighting, sound, editing and animation.
Skyguy – DISPATCH: It’s a Comet!! It’s a Comet!! Now!
Feb 24th
Comets don’t come along every day. There’s one you can see RIGHT NOW!! Check it out!
Here are the links I mention in this video. You can find astronomy clubs hear you here:
http://www.astronomyclubs.com/1/190/0/0/select_state.aspx
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/organizations
Skyguy – Will Earth End Up Like Venus?
Feb 23rd
SkyGuy takes a look at global climate change, Venus, and the future of Earth.
Skyguy – What is the Hottest Planet in our Solar System?
Dec 11th
SkyGuy continues to explore the planets in our solar system and answers the question about what the hottest planet in our solar system is. You’re first guess is probably, lets say you’re getting warmer…