Pittsburgh Astronomer’s Tiny Abode

Ever wonder what it might be like to live in a “tiny house?” 

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh invites you into a Pittsburgh astronomer’s tiny house. 

This 500-square-foot house was built by ex-cons and assembled in a warehouse on South Side. It was driven through Pittsburgh at five miles per hour on an escorted, cross-city journey that took nine hours until it reached eight acres of woods off a dead-end road in the City of Pittsburgh.

Learn more about this tiny house, from the owner Diane Turnshek, as she invites us in for a virtual tour.

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This story was recorded on March 22, 2021.

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Diane Turnshek is an astronomer in the CMU Department of Physics and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh. She coordinates astronomy activities in Western PA through her Astronomy Enthusiasts newsletter (sign up at dianeturnshek.com). Her research on light pollution has gained worldwide attention. At last count, the total combined subscriber base of the networks that have featured her is upwards of 1.2 billion.