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Alan Dyer
Freelance contributor
Alan Dyer is an astronomy author and astrophotographer based in southern Alberta who has been fortunate enough to make a living by writing and teaching about space at planetariums in Western Canada. He is already booked to travel to Spain to witness his 18th total eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.