About our Members
The Harken Observatory and the Pewaukee Astronomy Club
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Dennis Roscoe, Ph.D.

Astronomer - Teaches Astronomy and Astrophotography at UW Waukesha.  Specializes in narrowband imaging. Personal website is RoscoeSkies.com 

Olaf Harken

Founder of the Harken Observatory - Olaf got his interest in astronomy while he served as an officer on a destroyer in the Pacific. Standing watch in the middle of the night, the dark sky was brazened with star light. He wanted to know more, and years later after a successful business, he joined others to form the Pewaukee Astronomy Club. It had a unique position in that while they were constructing the new library they included the platform for an observatory to house a 12 inch reflector telescope. It may be the only observatory on top of a public library. If there in an interest in learning more about the sky, there are billions and billions to choose from including planets, black holes, nebulas, asteroids, and many kinds of stars. Olaf is also one of the founders of Harken Inc.  Harken, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative sailboat hardware and accessories. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Harken manufactures in the USA and Italy. Its network includes distribution in 48 countries

Mike Paquette

Club President - I have always been in awe of the heavens beyond our sky.  I joined the club in 2006 to learn more about the infinite wonders of this universe we are part of, as well as to share that experience with others who share a similar interest.

Dan Unertl

Astronomer

Jim Vetro

Astronomer - Was one of the founding members of the Pewaukee Astronomy Club.  He is a Principal Engineer at GE Healthcare and a licensed Professional Engineer from the state of Wisconsin.  He is blessed with his wife of 35 years  and with his 4 daughters, 3 sons-in-law and 7 grandchildren… who will undoubtedly be future astronomers.

Mitzi Keadle

Astronomer

Randy Buchwald

Astronomer

Steve Wiencek

Astronomer

Steve Soltes

Astronomer