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 Hanson
Mark 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 VGTel
As Chief Astronomy Officer, Mark will:
Oversee deep-sky imaging operations across VGTel’s global telescope network
Guide image processing standards and software pipelines
Collaborate with our engineering teams to optimize camera sensor setups and filter integration
Help design public engagement materials and educational outreach built around real celestial data
Serve as scientific advisor on optics acquisition, data curation, and spectrograph calibration
Mark will play a critical role in expanding our Beyond Earth Project, ensuring that our imaging and monitoring systems not only meet, but exceed, the standards of both professional and amateur astronomical communities.
Looking Forward
This is just the beginning of a new chapter for VGTel. With Mark Hanson on board, the company is poised to:
Deliver world-class astrophotography from its expanding telescope infrastructure in Florida, Chile, and beyond
Launch a curated public image archive of high-resolution, color-calibrated astronomy data
Contribute to open-science and space education initiatives that inspire the next generation of astronomers
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About VGTel, Inc.
VGTel, Inc. (OTC: VGTL) is a publicly traded company committed to advancing astrotourism, atmospheric science, and cross-disciplinary research. Through its flagship Beyond Earth Project, the company is building a global network of observation platforms, telescope hosting services, and publicly accessible data tools. VGTel is focused on the integration of consciousness studies, environmental observation, and space exploration. By embracing open science, transparency, and multi-field collaboration, VGTel aims to unlock new dimensions of understanding about our universe, and ourselves.
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