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    Roger Groom

    Feb 06, 2022 2 minutes

    Perth-based Roger Groom is a software engineer by day and an astrophotographer by night. Developing his skills over the past 20 years, he conducts astrophotography workshops (www.astrophotography.com.au) and operates a remote telescope dark sky hosting site (www.astroobservatorieswa.com.au). He also participates in astronomical research and has previously been Chairperson of the Perth Observatory Volunteer Group.

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