Richard Harris

Executive Editor

Richard Harris is the founder and editor-in-chief of ScopeTrader, with over 40 years of experience in observational astronomy and astrophotography. He serves as director of the Ozark Hills Observatory, where his research and imagery have been featured in scientific textbooks, academic publications, and NASA-affiliated planetariums.

Among his theoretical contributions is a cosmological proposition known as The Harris Paradox, which explores deep-field observational symmetry and time-invariant structures in cosmic evolution. A committed citizen scientist, Harris is actively involved with the Springfield Astronomical Society, the Amateur Astronomers Association, the Astronomical League, and the International Dark-Sky Association, where he advocates for reducing light pollution and expanding public understanding of the cosmos.

In 2001, Harris developed the German Equatorial HyperTune, a precision mechanical enhancement for equatorial telescope mounts that has since become widely adopted among amateur and professional astronomers seeking improved tracking and imaging performance.

Beyond the observatory, he is a serial entrepreneur and founder of several ventures, including Moonbeam®, App Developer Magazine, Chirp GPS, MarketByte, and other startups spanning software, mobile, and cloud-based technologies.