OUR TEAM
MATTHIAS SCHMITT
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD ASTRONOMY GUIDE
"Astronomy compels the soul to look upward and leads us from this world to another." - Plato
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Matthias has been passionately involved in astronomy outreach and public events in astronomy, STEM, and space sciences for over ten years. He manages night sky programs for the National Park Service and teaches a wide range of astronomy topics to K-12 students and adults at astronomy clubs. He is an avid eclipse chaser with observations in Antarctica, Oregon, Argentina, Oman, and other locations. Previously, he was the Executive Producer of the CGI-animated STEM television show Space Racers. Matthias holds a Master of Science in Astronomy from Swinburne University's Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing. He is a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the St. George Astronomy Group, and the Amateur Astronomer Association of New York.
CORINNE KOMLODI
ASTRONOMY GUIDE
"Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity." —Mae Jemison
Corinne is a Physics and Astrophysics graduate from the University of Wyoming, hoping to continue her education and become a professor someday. She fell in love with the sky through camping and visits to various national parks with her family and is excited to share that experience with others. Outside of astronomy, Corinne enjoys knitting, painting, and taking the scenic route whenever possible.
MACY REED
ASTRONOMY GUIDE
"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science." —Edwin Hubble
Macy loves the earth and the night sky above it. Her best education is the countless hours spent outside, learning the names of the birds, plants, and constellations, but she's also learning a thing or two as a Botany major at Utah Valley University and from completing USU's Dark Sky Observations program. Macy is doing her best to understand the universe and her place in it through study and observation. She is a firm believer that there is little a night spent under the stars can't fix.
ZOIE BROOKS
ASTRONOMY GUIDE
Zoie is in her element when she is outdoors exploring the wonders of the natural world. She graduated from BYU-Hawaii with a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a Marine Emphasis. Now living in the desert, Zoie shares her love of science and learning by teaching multiple classes ranging from Earth Science to Human Anatomy at a local private school. In her free time you can find her in the outdoors exploring trails with her camera, fishing, sailing, and working in her garden.
SPENCER JOHNSON
NIGHT SKY ASSISTANT
Spencer, an avid photographer and videographer, finds peace in capturing the wonders of the night sky through his camera lens.
Currently pursuing a degree in Digital Film at Utah Tech University, he dedicates his spare moments to venturing far from urban lights, seeking the beauty of the cosmos.
His lifelong fascination with outer space resonates in his choice of favorite films—masterpieces like “Dune” and “Interstellar,” which unfold against the backdrop of the vast cosmic expanse.
TANNER LONDO
NIGHT SKY ASSISTANT
"Perhaps there is a pattern set up in the heavens for one who desires to see it, and having seen it, to find one in himself." - Plato
Tanner's curiosity of the night sky stems from constantly being outdoors. The most fascinating thing in the sky to Tanner is the Milky Way because of how close but yet so far it is away from us. You can find him outside with his camera capturing the essence of mother nature, through landscapes and the vast multitude of stars.
CHRIS GILES
NIGHT SKY ASSISTANT
“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” - Stephen Hawking
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Chris is a nature geek who likes to observe and preserve the natural world. He recently attained a bachelor of science degree in biology from DSU. He has a deep fascination with space, and loves to learn mind blowing facts that make us thoroughly think about our existence, and the mystery of the universe. You can find him outside with his camera exploring the amazing landscapes in the area, and capturing photos of the stars.
COLIN LITTLEFIELD
ASTRONOMY GUIDE
COMING SOON!
BAILEE ALLEN
ASTRONOMY GUIDE
"If people sat outside and looked at the stars every night, I bet they'd live a lot differently.” - Calvin and Hobbes
Bailee is a member of the St. George Astronomy Group and the former president and founder of the Trailgazers Astronomy Club at Utah Tech University. When she’s not climbing, she spends her daylight hours designing apps and developing sensor systems for Utah’s state and national parks with her research team. Her love for all things celestial was ignited during the total solar eclipse in 2017 and she has been on a quest to share that love with others ever since! Bailee is currently studying to become a Utah Master Naturalist of Dark Sky Observations.
DEVON SALASIN
ASTRONOMY GUIDE
“The view of earth is absolutely spectacular, and the feeling of looking back and seeing your planet as a planet is just an amazing feeling. It’s a totally different perspective, and it makes you appreciate, actually, how fragile our existence is.” -Sally Ride
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Devon’s passion for our home planet has fueled her interest into the fields of Planetary Science and Astronomy. Graduating from Penn State University, she spent most of her time in the Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds, soaking up everything Astrobiology and Climatology. Leaving the planet and our day-to-day lives behind, she ponders some of the Universe’s biggest questions. Where did we come from? Is anybody out there?
KRAMER DITTY
NIGHT SKY ASSISTANT
"If it’s a new planet, sign me up. I’m tired of driving around the block, boldly going where hundreds have gone before in orbit around earth—give me a place to go and I’ll go." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Kramer's enthusiasm for stars has always been rooted in the science - that we are all made up of stardust. As one who celebrates and recognizes that the universe is much larger than each of us here on Planet Earth, Kramer is often finding ways to capture its grandiosity through music and videography. You will often find him setting the mood, or seeking out the ISS and other celestial objects from above.
HANNAH BARRY
CO-FOUNDER & OPERATIONS MANAGER
"Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere." - Carl Sagan
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Hannah's love for the night sky has grown from her adventurous spirit of being outdoors. Camping along the Rio Grande, biking under the Milky Way in Death Valley, and hiking through the Atacama desert have all contributed to her curiosity of constellations and planets. As a part of the Stargazing Zion team, Hannah works to create an immersive and enjoyable experience for guests. You can often find her preparing beverages or fluffing chairs, or pointing out her zodiac Capricorn.
