Scott Young is an astronomer and science educator from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
He became interested in the sky on February 26th, 1979 at 11:16 in the morning, when a total solar eclipse swept through his hometown and changed his future path forever. Scott has been active in the amateur astronomy community since the early 1980’s, serving as president of the local chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada twice and as the RASC’s national president from 2006-2008. Scott works in the planetarium field, first as a show presenter and later as Manager Producer of The Manitoba Museum’s Planetarium in Winnipeg and a three-year stint as Director of the Alice G. Wallace Planetarium in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA. He is an in-demand presenter, offering talks on astronomy and observing at star parties, conventions and local astronomy clubs across Canada.
He is currently the Manager of Science Communication and Visitor Experiences at The Manitoba Museum, overseeing science program and exhibit development as well as planetarium show creation. Outside of his astronomical experience, Scott is an avid amateur musician. Asteroid #14698 is named Scottyoung in recognition of his contributions to astronomy education.
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