My name is Edward Herrick-Gleason. Before moving to Newfoundland, Canada, in 2024, I ran the Southworth Planetarium at the University of Southern Maine for 25 years. My writing appears frequently in Astronomy magazine and Astronomy Now.
I also offer private tutoring in math, physics, and astronomy and stargazing programs and talks.
Click here to sign up for one of my outdoor stargazing programs in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
For more information about private tutoring or astronomy programs for your group or organization, please contact me at edwardherrickgleason@gmail.com.
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What People Say
Maine’s Tour Guide to Outer Space is Signing Off After 25 Years
Portland Press Herald
Rotary, Magic Lantern collaborate to bring eclipse speaker to Bridgton
Lewiston Sun-Journal
Man Records Fireball in Sky in Oxford County – WMTW (abc) News
Near-total eclipse brightens spirits while darkening skies –University of Southern Maine News
A.C. Hunter Library Welcomes Edward Herrick-Gleason: The Secret Night Sky – A.C. Hunter Public Library, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Eclipsed in Wonder: A Journey Through Solar Phenomena – Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough, Maine
Evening Astronomy Walk at Center for Wildlife -Center for Wildlife, Cape Nedick, ME
Universe Immensity–Southworth Planetarium’s Edward Gleason – The Originals, Gorham Times
Portland Planetarium Director Says Total Eclipse Will Be Totally Worth It – Portland Press Herald
Huskies Making Headlines in 2023 – University of Southern Maine News
Cosmos and Space – Maine Calling (Maine Public Radio)
Anticipation builds in Maine for total solar eclipse experience on April 8 – WGME News
How to prepare for next year’s total solar eclipse in Maine, and what celestial events are happening soon – Maine Calling (Maine Public Radio)
Astronomer Edward Gleason in Studio WHOM Mornings WST Audio – WHOM 94.9 Radio
Yurts offer unique place to stay in Maine during week of Solar Eclipse – WMTW (abc) News
My Publications
My Astronomy Magazine articles
How is the Moon 1% of Earth’s mass, but its gravity is 17% of Earth’s?
Why are craters perfectly round even though meteorites are irregularly shaped?
How long do planetary nebulae last?
My Astronomy Now articles
My Medium stories
My Quora Answers
What is the Approximate Number of Solar Systems that Have More than Eight Planets?
How Close Can A Supernova Be and Not Cause Extinction on Earth?
Can you explain Kepler’s laws? Why does each planet move on an elliptical orbit?