Dr. Weller received an Honours BSc in Physics and his PhD in Experimental Space Science from York University in Toronto in 1984.

 

Following a brief stay at the David Dunlap Observatory in Toronto, he moved to the Cerro Tololo InterAmerican Observatory in La Serena Chile. There for 8 years he was responsible for the optical and mechanical performance of the telescopes, as well as conducting research on Planetary Nebulae, the late stages of stellar evolution.

 

Following two years as Optical Scientist at the Gemini 8 Metre Telescopes, he moved to Vancouver Island where he taught Introductory Astronomy and Laboratory Physics at Malaspina University College.

 

After retirement from Malaspina University College he spends his time sailing, building canoes and telescopes, mushroom hunting, and volunteering with the Nanaimo Power Squadron and Literacy Central.

 

In his spare time he likes to relax and try to understand the nature of time, and the connection between quantum mechanics and the Universe in general.