ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Contributions to Astronomical Research and Education

The Astronomical Research Institute would like to thank the following individuals, companies and organizations for their generous support.   ARI currently extends opportunities in education to more than 200 high schools, colleges and universities in 23 countries worldwide.

The Planetary Society

National Aeronautics and Space Administration - NASA/JPL

The Fund for Astrophysical Research

The Clifford Holmes Grant

Software Bisque - Software and Telescope Control Systems

Santa Barbara Instruments Group - CCD Camera Systems

Optec Inc.

Herbert Raub - Astrometrica Software

Resurrection Power Inc.

Michael Kran - Computer Equipment and Technology

Vivian Hoette - Yerkes Observatory

Hardin - Simmons University

University of California Berkeley

University of Chicago

Eastern Illinois University

Lockwood Custom Optics - Telescope Mirror Fabrication

JP Astrocraft - Telescope Machining Services

Keith and Joann Walker - Concrete Construction

Delbert McDivitt - Excavation Construction

Mattoon Charleston Ready Mix

McFarland Steel

Pro Tran

Birkeys Supply - Construction Equipment

Fred Biggs Electric – South Eastern Electric

Home Depot

Carter Lumber

Dow Chemical Corporation

Kirschner Building Centers

Carter Lumber

Eastern Illinois Electric

Pro Tran Inc.

Guy Hampel - Computer Equipment and Technology

Bob Rubendunst - Computer Equipment

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