About our Members
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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