Ted Blank has been a NASA Solar System Ambassador since 2010, communicating the science and excitement of NASA’s space exploration missions and discoveries to people in his community and on cruise ships. He has witnessed 3 solar eclipses. He is a past President of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society and a sought-after speaker, enjoying sharing his knowledge on any topic related to astronomy and the solar system.  Ted bought his first telescope in 2007 and still frequently sets it up on the sidewalk to share the views with the public. He was a co-leader of both Eclipsetours’ 2017 Great American Eclipse expedition to Nebraska and the 2024 Total Eclipse Expedition to Mazatlan, Mexico.

Ted is a retired IT professional, having spent more than 35 years as a performance analyst with IBM and Oracle. He currently lives in Fountain Hills, Arizona with his wife Peggy. He is a board member of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills, Arizona, and a member of its Dark Sky Protection Committee.