Brittney
Miller
Double major in Physics and Astronomical & Planetary Science at Arizona State University. Six years of amateur astronomy, solar system imaging, and building things from the ground up.
An astronomer who loves building 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 and solar targets, largely from the light-polluted suburbs of Atlanta.
In April 2025, I will be relocating to a suburb of Phoenix, AZ to be closer to ASU and actively pursue undergraduate research opportunities. The skies are only going to get darker from here. I’m also working toward the Astronomical League’s Master Observer certification.
Outside the eyepiece, I build things: websites, tools, and, eventually, I hope, real contributions to planetary science.
Six years through the eyepiece
For six years, I imaged from a Bortle 8 suburb of Atlanta — deep sky objects, nebulae, galaxies, and solar system targets under heavy light pollution.
Sharing the science
I believe science communication is one of the best parts of doing science. These are the talks I’ve given so far.
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
In the near future, I will be joining the Astronomy Association of Arizona and the ASU SESE and astronomy communities. More to come.
The tech behind the telescope
I come to astronomy with an unusual background — 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
Imaging Software
Telescopes & Mounts
Cameras
My Astronomy Journal
All my Astronomical League observation logs, imaging notes, and program progress live at my dedicated journal site — a separate corner of the internet for the detail work.