John Wilkinson (11) (1953–)

John Wilkinson is a science educator with over 30 years experience in teaching science, physics and chemistry in secondary colleges and universities in Australia. He is author of over 100 science textbooks. He completed his Masters degree and PhD in science education at La Trobe University, Australia. Throughout his life he has been a keen amateur astronomer and operates his own observatory from his backyard. His main astronomical interests include the Moon, Sun and Solar System objects.

John is also author of “Probing the new solar system” and
“The Moon in close-up”. His web site is http://astroscimac.com.

[from page 245 of New Eyes on the Sun]