Astronomer · Astrophotographer · Developer

Brittney
Miller

Double major in Physics and Astronomical & Planetary Science at Arizona State University. Six years of amateur astronomy, astrophotography, outreach, and observing programs, from Bortle 8 Atlanta suburbs to the Arizona desert. Currently seeking undergraduate research opportunities.

Scroll
6
Years Observing
4
Presentations Given
3
AL Programs Active
2
Degrees In Progress

An astronomer who builds things

I'm a double-major in Physics and Astronomical & Planetary Science at Arizona State University, with a BS in Information Technology already under my belt.

I've been doing amateur astronomy and astrophotography for six years, imaging deep sky objects, nebulae, and galaxies alongside solar system targets from the light-polluted suburbs of Atlanta. Along the way I've given presentations, participated in public outreach events, and worked through multiple Astronomical League observing programs.

In April 2026 I'm relocating to Buckeye, Arizona to be closer to ASU and actively pursue undergraduate research opportunities. I also build things: websites, tools, and eventually, I hope, real contributions to planetary science.

Institution Arizona State University
Majors Physics · Astro & Planetary Sci
Prior Degree BS Information Technology
Specialization Solar System & Deep Sky Imaging
Clubs Atlanta Astronomy Club · STELA
Academic Goal Seeking undergraduate research opportunities
Astro League Goal Master Observer
Location Atlanta, GA → Buckeye, AZ

Sharing the science

I believe science communication is the best part of doing science. These are the talks I've given so far.

01
Solar Imaging and Observation Techniques
Charlie Elliott Astronomy Club
February 21, 2026
02
HST 30th Anniversary: A Year of Hubble Night Sky Challenge
Charlie Elliott Astronomy Club
December 13, 2025
03
Observing Lunar Eclipses
Response Media Tuesday Talk
March 4, 2025
04
Observing Solar Eclipses
Response Media Tuesday Talk
May 7, 2024

Community & connection

Any excuse to put a telescope in front of someone who hasn't seen Saturn's rings yet.

🔭

Atlanta Astronomy Club

Member of the Charlie Elliott Chapter. Star parties, public outreach events, and years of observing with fellow amateur astronomers across the Atlanta metro.

STELA

Member of STELA, an online astronomy community for women in astronomy. A space for mentorship, collaboration, and making the field more welcoming.

🌵

Phoenix & ASU Communities

Relocating to Arizona in April 2026 to be closer to ASU. Planning to join the Astronomy Association of Arizona and engage with the ASU SESE and astronomy communities.

The tech behind the telescope

I come to astronomy with a decade of software development alongside my observing. That means I can build the tools I need and explain the code behind the science.

Frontend Development

HTML / CSS PHP JavaScript jQuery Python Git & Github VSCode Anaconda Adobe Creative Suite

Imaging Software

FireCapture ASIStudio Planetary System Stacker Planet Stacker X LuckyStackWorker 7 PixInsight Photoshop ASIAIR

Telescopes & Mounts

Celestron C8 Coronado PST Coronado SolarMax 60 Apertura 60mm APO Seestar S50 Orion Apex 127 Celestron AVX Star Adventurer 2i Solar Quest

Cameras

ASI224MC ASI120MM-S ASI174MM Mini ASI678MC ASI178MM ASI533MC Pro Canon T7i

My Astronomy Journal

My Astronomical League observation logs, imaging notes, and program progress toward Master Observer all live at my dedicated journal site.

Visit Journal