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NJAA History: The Founders

The Founders | The 10" Telescope Project | The Frame and Mount | The Mirror | The Dome | The Building

Paul Robinson
The engine driving the observatory project was WWI veteran Paul Robinson. He energized the group and provided the vision to construct the 26" telescope and associated facility.

Occupation: Retired Assistant Superintendent Production, Programming & Scheduling, Western Electric

Interests: Gems

Herman Broennle
Occupation: Owner, Broennle Building Blocks; Mechanic, Oakwood Lanes

Interests: Motorcycles, mechanisms

Roy Brown
Occupation: Customer Service Manager, Ethyl Corp.
Adjunct Instructor, Rutgers University
Interests: Ham radio, photography ragtime mandolin
Marc Schneider
Occupation: Draftsman/Designer Hitran Transformer

Interests: Art

Jack Painter
Occupation: Chemist, Johns Manville

Interests: Ragtime trumpet

John Schultz
Occupation: Owner, Johnnies Appliance Service

Interests: Motorcycles, gardening

Charlie Temperley
Occupation: Partner, Kreis & Temperley Jewelry

Interests: Gems, photography, motorcycles