Brian Hill

Herbert Reich Chair of Natural Science, Deep Springs College

Current Courses

• Cryptography: Algorithms and History
• Technological MacGyvering with the Arduino Microprocessor

Recent Courses

• The Cosmos: A Survey of Modern Astronomy
• History and Science of the Manhattan Project
• Introduction to Computer Science
• Mathematical Analysis: The Foundation of Calculus
• The Special Theory of Relativity

Observational Astronomy

• Home page of Deep Springs Observatory
• Student astrophotography projects

Weather, Air Quality, Fire, and GIS Links

Weather Forecasts

• Weather Underground 10-day forecasts for Dyer and Bishop
• Apple Dark Sky app forecast for Deep Springs
• Norway Meteorological Institute detailed hourly and long-term forecasts for Deep Springs
• Astrospheric astronomical forecast for Deep Springs Observatory
• ClearDarkSky astronomical forecast for Deep Springs Observatory

Historical Weather

• National Weather Service MesoWest Weather Conditions at Deep Springs

Air Quality

• PurpleAir air quality map centered on Deep Springs

Fire

• NASA FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System)
• RAMMB/CIRA GOES-17 fire temperature animation for Northern and Central California

GIS

• Inyo County GIS map centered on Deep Springs

More Links

• Deep Springs College faculty bios
• Former home page at Saint Mary’s College of California