Michael Sandras is the former Curator of the Freeport McMoRan Science Center / Planetarium / Observatory / Space Station in Kenner, Louisiana. He also worked as the Observatory Operator for the University of New Orleans. Currently he is the Manager of the Gretna Observatory. He is an active member in several astronomical organizations, and has served as President of the Southeastern Planetarium Association in 2002 and 03. He has had a life long interest in astronomy and space science, and often appears on local television commenting on astronomical events.