About Us

THE COMPANY

Obstech is a company formed by professional astronomers and engineers focused in developing technologies for astronomy. We have been working since 2013. Our main purpose is to be a competitive alternative to professional observatories in Chile for middle and small sized telescopes. This company brings together the passion for science, engineering and the love for the stars.

Developing this company has been a great journey, get in touch with us and be part of the adventure!

OUR TEAM

Prof. Andres Jordan (CSO)

PhD in Astrophysics at Rutgers University (USA). Currently full professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of Universidad Adolfo Ibanez in Chile. His main research lines are the discovery and characterization of exoplanets, and instrumentation with small telescopes. He has published over 250 articles in ISI journals, with over 17,000 citations.

Dr. Vincent Suc (CEO)

PhD in Optical Engineering at Universidad Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He has developed telescope designs and telescope control systems, which formed the central pillar of his PhD. He moved to Chile to pursue his astronomical interests in 2008, and is an Associate Professor at Universidad Adolfo Ibañez. Amateur astronomer since he can recall.

Rodrigo Rojas

Automation Engineer in charge of developing circuit boards, programing microcontrollers, and constructing all the electrical and electronic panels located in the observatory.

Giselle Ulloa

Administration, accounting, human resources and in charge of importations. Takes good care of all company members!

Igor Drozd

Engineer, Igor is in charge of infrastructure during one of the shifts

Ivan Ossandon

Technical support on telescopes and Infrastructure. Ivan is a native of Rio Hurtado and amateur astronomer.

Brenda Cifuentes

Administrative staff based in Santiago, Brenda is in charge of purchases and invoicing.

Vicente Maldonado

Astronomer working mainly for the MOTHRA project. Astrophotographer and lover of telescopes of all kinds.

Angello Gonzalez

Electronic engineer and astrophotographer. Technical support of telescopes and infrastructure.

Regis Lachaume

Dr. Lachaume is an astromomer with experience at various major observatories. He is the on-site manager for the MOTHRA project and also develops software for peripherals.