Reynier Squillace

Reynier Squillace

Reynier Squillace received a BS in Astronomy from the University of Arizona in 2023 and an MS in Astronomy from the University of Virginia in 2025. Now a PhD student in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Virginia, Rey writes telescope software and uses radio signals from dead stars to figure out what exists in the empty-looking parts of deep space. Rey's other academic interests include astronomy during the French Revolution, US aerospace export controls, and 18th century charlatan physicist Johann Bessler. In scant spare time, Rey teaches trapeze and aerial hoop-- and avidly follows the mountaineering coverage on ExplorersWeb!
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