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VGTel, Inc. (OTC: VGTL) Appoints Mark Hanson as Chief Astronomy Officer to Lead Advanced Imaging and Scientific Observation
VGTel, Inc. (OTC: VGTL) Appoints Mark Hanson as Chief Astronomy Officer to Lead Advanced Imaging and Scientific Observation.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Lander, WY – April 28, 2025 – VGTel, Inc. (OTC: VGTL), a publicly traded company pioneering astronomy infrastructure and deep-sky imaging systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hanson as Chief Astronomy Officer. Mark brings decades of experience in deep-space imaging, advanced astroprocessing, and remote observatory operation, and is widely regarded as one of the leading astroimaging experts in the world.\"Bringing Mark Hanson into VGTel is a game-changer,\" said Ken Williams, CEO of VGTel. \"His world-class expertise, sharp creative vision, and relentless pursuit of scientific excellence will drive us to dominate the frontier of global astronomy. Mark’s leadership strengthens our mission to build the most advanced and accessible astronomy network the world has ever seen.\"About Mark HansonMark Hanson is a celebrated astronomical photographer, image processor, and educator, whose work has appeared in NASA's APOD, Astronomy Magazine, Sky & Telescope, and observatories around the world. He is particularly known for transforming raw telescope data into stunning, scientifically precise imagery that bridges the gap between public engagement and academic use.His full bio and gallery of work can be found atwww.hansonastronomy.com/bio, and his latest visual projects can be followed on Instagram:@hansonastronomy1.From his detailed interview in Astronomy Magazine’s \"Meet an Expert in Remote Astroimaging\" (read here), it’s clear that Mark’s strengths go beyond imaging. He is a systems thinker — optimizing telescopes, remote control systems, filters, and data pipelines — and has worked with institutions, private observatories, and citizen scientists alike to maximize imaging output with minimal human interference.Role at VGTelAs Chief Astronomy Officer, Mark will:Oversee deep-sky imaging operations across VGTel’s global telescope networkGuide image processing standards and software pipelinesCollaborate with our engineering teams to optimize camera sensor setups and filter integrationHelp design public engagement materials and educational outreach built around real celestial dataServe as scientific advisor on optics acquisition, data curation, and spectrograph calibrationMark will play a critical role in expanding our Beyond Earth Project, ensuring that our imaging and monitoring systems not only meet, but exceed, the ...