Department of Astronomy

The astronomy department has active research in several areas: galactic astronomy and stellar populations, extragalactic astronomy, stars and stellar evolution, star formation, interstellar medium, theoretical and high energy astrophysics, astrometry, radio astronomy, space astronomy, instrumentation, and planetary astronomy.

Contact:
PO Box 400325
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4325
Phone: (434) 924-7494
Fax: (434) 924-3104
Website: http://www.astro.virginia.edu/


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Projects By Department of Astronomy:

Spitzer Survey of the Large Magellanic Cloud: Surveying the Agents of a Galaxy's Evolution (SAGE)
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The recycling of matter between the interstellar medium (ISM) and stars drives the evolution of a galaxy's visible matter. To understand this recycling, we propose to study the physical processes of ...

A 24 and 70 Micron Survey of the Inner Galactic Disk with MIPS
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We propose a 220 square degree survey of the inner Galactic plane, 65 < I < 10 and -10 < I < -65 for |b| < 1, at 24 and 70 microns with MIPS. Our survey complements existing (GLIMPSE) and proposed ...

A 3-5um Fizeau Imager for the Large Binocular Telescope
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences

A Complete Census Of Hot Stars In Globular Cluster
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other

A Deep Survey of X-ray Sources in M32, the Nearest Elliptical Galaxy
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

A MASSIF Effort
Ianna, Philip A. Sponsor: Georgia State University
The Masses and Stellar Systems with Interferometry (MASSIF) project seeks to explore the mass content of our Galaxy through the determination of the fundamental characteristics, such as multiplicity, ...

A MASSIF Effort to Determine the Mass-Luminosity Relationship
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
I will carry out work described for related to and in connection with the discovery and the establishing of the proximity of nearby star candidates in the Southern Hemisphere. In particular I will contribute ...

A MASSIF Effort to Determine the Mass-Luminosity Relationship
Ianna, Philip A. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa
I am carrying out work described for me related to ground-based astrometry in connection with establishing the proximity of nearby star candidates in the Southern Hemisphere. In particular I am modelling ...

A Multi-epoch IRS Accretion Variability Study of Actively Accreting T Tauri Stars
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

A Spitzer Public Legacy Survey of the UKIDSS Ultra Deep Survey & IRS Observation
Lonsdale, Carol J. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

A Survey of Distant Halo Giant Stars for SIM Astrometri
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

A Survey of MID-UV Morphology of Nearby Galaxies
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
Too little is known about the relation between star formation and the global physical characteristics of galaxies to interpret the morphologies of distant galaxies in terms of their evolutionary status. ...

Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
I am contributing to two aspects of ground-based pre-launch support work for NASA’s Space Interferometry Mission (SIM). First, I am designing and constructing an optical spectrograph, which will be used ...

Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship - N. Gugliucci
Bradley, Richard F. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
My research is with PAPER: The Precision Array to Probe the Epoch of Reionization. This is a collaboration of scientists and engineers at the University of Virginia (UVa), the National Radio Astronomy ...

Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship - N. Gugliucci
Bradley, Richard F. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
The Precision Array to Probe the Epoch of Reionizatino is a collaborative effort between the University of Virginia, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, the University of California, Berkeley, ...

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship
Arras, Philip Luke (Phil). Sponsor: Sloan Foundation

An ACS Survey of Galactic Globular Clusters
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
We propose to conduct an ACS/WFC imaging survey of Galactic globular clusters. We will construct the most extensive and deepest set of photometry and astrometry to-date for these systems reaching a ...

An Astrometric Calibration of Population II Distance Indicators
Patterson, Richard J (Ricky). Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
In 2002 HST produced a highly precise parallax for RR Lyrae. That measurement resulted in an absolute magnitude, M(V)= 0.61+/-0.11, a result of some utility, judged by the over ten refereed citations ...

An Astrometric Calibration of the Cepheid Period-Luminosity Relation
Murphy, Edward M. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
Co-I Patterson will obtain Washington M, T2 and DDO51 photometry for the approximately 100 reference stars for this program. The colors in the Washington/DDO51 system allow luminosity (dwarf/giant) classification ...

Archival Study of Merger Induced Populations
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
The scientific goal of this program is to study the assembly history of early type galaxies by using surface brightness profiles and color maps to identify spatially segregated, multiple populations ...

Are the Scuba Deep Survey Sources Starbursts or AGN?
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
An XMM-Newton 50 ksec observation of the Canada-France Redshift survey (CFRS) 3 hr field has been obtained. A limited region of the XMM field of view is compared to the Canada UK deep Sub-mm survey (CUDSS) ...

Are There Young Galaxies in the Local Universe: The Age of Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxy I Zw 18
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
We shall obtain deep V and I images of the most metal-deficient star-forming galaxy known, the blue compact dwarf (BCD) I Zw 18, which has only 2% of the sun's metallicity. The aim is to put constraints ...

AS-ASTR AO/XMM Newton Announcement of Opportunity
Lonsdale, Carol J. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

AS-ASTR NRAO Sponsorship Anna Bilous
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory

AS-ASTR Searching for Evidence of Past Planted Accretions in Rapidly Rotating K Giant Stars
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

AS-ASTR The Physics of Spectral State Transitions in X-Ray Binaries
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

AS-ASTR UVA & NRAO Joint Atronomy & Astrophysics Faculty Enhancement, Aaron Evans
Evans, Aaron Scott. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory

AS-ASTR UVA& NRAO Joint Astronomy & Astrophysics Faculty Enhancement: Remy Indebetouw
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory

AS-ASTR X-Ray Properties of the Most Luminous Obscured QSos
Lonsdale, Carol J. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

Astronomical Application of Extended-wave-length InGaAs Arrays and Development of Multi-wavelength Verical InGaAs Structures
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
An ongoing NSF ATI grant has permitted the Infrared Astronomy Laboratory at the University of Virginia to work with Sensors Unlimited, Incorporated to produce the first generation of low dark current ...

Astronomy & Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship on Behalf of J.S. Bary
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Understanding the proto-planetary disks encircling young sun-like stars is essential to determining the frequency with which planetary systems form. I propose to conduct a multi-faceted research program ...

Blue Stragglers: A Key Steller Population to Probe Internal Cluster Dynamics
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

CAREER: Probing the Birth of Super Star Clusters
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The main scientific goals of this proposal are aimed at gaining a better understanding of the processes by which star cluster formation takes place and the observable consequences of the physics involved. ...

Characteristics of the Satellites of Saturn & Jupiter from Radar Observations
Black, Gregory J. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
This program will continue an ongoing effort to further our understanding of the surfaces of the medium and large moons of Saturn and Jupiter using ground-based planetary radar. Radar probes structures ...

Collaborative Proposal for PAPER with UC Berkeley
Bradley, Richard F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences

Collaborative Research - Structure & Evolution of M31's Stellar Halo
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This collaborative project is led by Puragra Guhathakurta of UCSC (AST-0307966), and includes Michael Rich of UCLA (AST-0307931), Steven Majewski of University of Virginia (AST-0307842) and Kathryn Johnston ...

Collaborative Research: Probing Phase-Space Structure in the Galaxy-Kapteyn's Selected Areas
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation
Recent results from large-area photometric surveys have shown that the Milky Way outer halo contains accretion-driven substructure. These structures of known or assumed remnants of satellite accretion, ...

Collaborative Research: The 3-Helium Problem
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Determination of the isotopic abundances of the light elements is fundamental in probing the earliest nucleosynthesis in our universe. During the first 1000 seconds, significant amounts of light elements ...

Collaborative Research: The Assembly History of the Andromeda Spiral Galaxy
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences

Continuing Chandra Observations of the X-ray Supernovae SN 1999em and SN 1998S
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
SN 1999em and SN 1998S are among the brightest supernovae (Sne) of their respective subclasses of the past decade. Both were targets of opportunity for both HST and Chandra. We propose to continue observations ...

Cosmological Studies with Low-Metallicity Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxies
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Civilian Res. & Development Fdn.
The formation of galaxies is one of the most fundamental problems in astrophysics. Blue compact dwarf (BCD) galaxies are the least chemically evolved star-forming galaxies known in the universe (their ...

Critical tests of stellar evolution and applications
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

Dark Matter: A Planetarium Show at the Science Museum of Virginia
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

Debris from Phoebe
Skrutskie, Anne V. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We request a modest amount of time to conduct a speculative program to search for an extended dust structure in the satumian system with an origin associated with the satellite Phoebe. Under the influence ...

Developing Extended Wavelength InGaAs Arrays for Ground-based Near-Infrared Astronomy
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation
Current astronomical array detectors operating in the 1.0-2.5um region are based on the ternary semiconductor HgCdTe. A substantial infrastructure exists, owing to the communications industry, to produce ...

Development of a Near-Infrared Imager/Spectrograph Images for Fan Mountain Observatory
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This project will equip the University of Virginia's Fan mountain observatory with a state-of-the-art infrared imager. Graduate and undergraduate students will design and build the instrument, which is ...

Dissecting the Sub-Structured Halo
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences

Dust & Infrared Emission In The Extremely Metal
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The blue compact dwarf (BCD) galaxy SBS 0335-052, with a metal abundance of only 1/40 that of the Sun, is the most metal-deficient galaxy which has been observed with ISO. Only one galaxy, the BCD IZwl8 ...

Dust in the Wind: Mid-Infrared Spectroscropy of Broad Absorption Line Quasars
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We propose to obtain high signal-to-noise ratio spectra of an exploratory sample of mid-infrared bright Broad Absorption Line (BAL) quasars. Though small in number, our carefully selected sample of ...

Explorations of the Milky Way's "New" Halo
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The past decade has seen a remarkable transition in perceptions of the formation and evolution of galaxy halos, fueled by new theoretical paradigms for the growth of structure in the universe via hierarchical ...

Exploring the Luminosity Function for Prototypical Open Clusters with IRAC
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Exploring the Unknown Physics of Mass Loss in First Ascent Red Giants
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

FAME Mission: Chairman for FAME Science Team
Seidelmann, Paul Kenneth. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Navy
We propose to conduct a feasibility and architectural study of a spaceborne astrometric instrument to meet the needs of the U.S. Naval Observatory. The instrument would support a mission that would survey ...

Far-Ultraviolet Studies of Metal-Deficient Blue Compact
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

Fellowship on Behalf of R. Indebetouw
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Filamentary Radio Relics & Mergers in Clusters of Galaxies
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
We propose high-resolution Chandra observations of the filamentary radio relics in the cluster A133. It is predicted to have filamentary inverse Compton (IC) X-ray emission at detectable levels which ...

Fundamental Calibrations of Intermediate-Age Solar-Abundance Stars
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We propose an IRAC observation to cover the 2MASS calibration field which includes the open cluster M67. 2MASS observed this field more than 3600 times producing a database of remarkable relative photometric ...

Fundamental Properties of Nearby Northern & Southern Stars
Ianna, Philip A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The characteristics of stars populating our galaxy and others are broadly inferred from the observed properties of the nearby stars. This is the sample we might expect to be known most completely, down ...

Galactic Cannibalism & The Formation Of The Milky Way
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
Until recently, discussions of the formation of the Milky Way generally have relied on the first modern theory presented by Eggen, Lynden-Bell & Sandage (ELS: 1962). The culmination of decades of heuristic ...

Galactic Structure and Star Formation in Vela-Carina
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
GLIMPSE and GLIMPSE2 have surveyed a large fraction of the Milky Way's star formation, as evidenced by the IRAS distribution of Galactic 25um flux, but at least two significant regions of star formation ...

Galactic Structure Through the Dusty Veil
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
As the only galaxy for which we can obtain detailed information on the chemical, kinematical, and spatial distribution of large numbers of individual stars, the Milky Way (MW) is a primary laboratory ...

Galaxy Evolution Studies with Metal-Deficient Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxies
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Galaxy formation is one of the most fundamental problems in astrophysics. Most high-z objects observed thus far are found to be rich in heavy elements, thus not qualifying as bona fide primeval galaxies. ...

Gamma-ray Burst Progenitors: Probing Their Environment
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

Gamma-Ray Bursts: Discovering the Progenitors
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other

Gas, Dust, & Star Formation in Wolf - Rayet Galaxies
Gal, Roy R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Glimpse 2 Survey
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We propose to image longitudes ±10° of the central region of the Galaxy in all 4 IRAC bands. The latitude coverage will be ±1° from |1|=10° to 5°, ±1.5° from |1|=5° to 2°, and ±2° from |l|=2° to 0°. ...

How Does Abundance Affect the Strength of UV Emission in Elliptical Galaxies?
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
This budget is submitted by Robert O’Connell, who is a Co-Investigator on a FUSE program (C128) for which Thomas Brown (Space Telescope Science Institute) is the Principal Investigator. Brown will oversee ...

Hubble Fellowship for M. Catelan
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
The main goal of this proposal is to derive accurate helium abundances (ƒÅ) and ages for globular clusters (GC¡¦s) from an analysis of Hubble Space Telescope color-magnitude diagrams (CMD¡¦s). A badly ...

Hunting for Optical Companions to Binary Millisecond Pulsars in Terzan 5 & NGC6266
. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium

Hunting for Optical Companions to Binary Millisecond Pulsars in Terzan 5 & NGC6266
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

Infrared Detection & Spectroscopy of Embedded Supernovae in Actively Star Forming Galaxies
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences

Infrared Survey of Protostellar Outflow Activity
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The Space InfraRed Telescope Facility (SIRTF) Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for highly qualified recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct independent research with the goal of enhancing ...

Interferometric Radar Observations of Near Earth Asteroids
Black, Gregory J. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

Interferometric-Radar Observations of Near Earth Asteroids
Black, Gregory J. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
This project will continue the application of long baseline interferometric imaging of near Earth objects as they are illuminated by ground-based planetary radar systems. The potential resolution of such ...

ITR: MHD Simulations in Full General Relativity
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: University Of Illinois
Astrophysical systems with strong gravitational and electromagnetic fields are the focus of intense scientific attention. These systems include accreting black holes and neutron stars, coalescing binary ...

Jet Acceleration Of Narrow Line Region Gas
Whittle, D. Mark. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
These STIS observations will provide detailed kinematic and ionization information on the emission line gas in the near nuclear regions of 7 carefully chosen Seyfert galaxies. We will combine the current ...

Large-Scale Structure of Magnetocentrifugal Jets & Winds in Star Formation
Li, Zhi-Yun. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
The magnetocentrifugal model is the leading model of jets and winds in a variety of astrophysical systems,particularly young stellar objects. This status is achieved mainly through the elimination of ...

Levinson Enhancement Grant for Teaching and Research
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: Peninsula Community Fdn.
Selection of a specific telescope project and establishment of a direction for the instrumentation program Enhancement of the Astronomy Department's instrumentation effort. Improvement and increase ...

Magnetohydrodynamical Simulations of Black Hole Accretions
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
We investigate the magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) of black holed accretion flow through the development and use of large-scale, three-dimensional finite difference codes. Black hole systems are characterized ...

Magnetohydrodynamics in Protostellar Disks
Balbus, Steven. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
The problem of angular momentum transport in the solar nebula and other protostellar disks is intimately linked to magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). In previous OSS-supported work, we have put forth a case ...

Magnetohydrodynamics of the Solar Nebula
Balbus, Steven. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
We study, both semi-analytically and fully numerically, the magnetohydrodynamical behavior of the solar nebula, and by inference, protostellar disks more generally. Our overarching goal is to understand ...

Mass Transfer and Magnetic Activity in Eclipsing and Non- Eclipsing Algol Binaries
Richards, Mercedes T. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Dr. Richards will continue her studies of mass transfer in close interacting binary systems. She will analyze a large amount of observational data on Algol binaries at a variety of wavelengths, including ...

Merger Shocks in Clusters of Galaxies
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Major mergers of clusters of galaxies are the most energetic events in the present Universe. We propose XMM observations of 5 merging clusters to detect shocks in the intracluster gas. We will use these ...

Merger Shocks in Clusters of Galaxies
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

Merger-Induced Populations in Eartly-Type Galaxy Cores
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
This project involves high resolution imaging with the ACS/HRC camera of the centers of elliptical galaxies as a means of assessing the history of merger-induced star formation. The observations are ...

Mid Infrared Spectroscopy of Massive Cluster Cooling Flow
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Cooling flows in X-ray bright clusters of galaxies can deposit large amounts of cooled intracluster gas on the galaxies at their centers. A wide variety of UV/optical/IR signatures of deposition have ...

Mid-Ultraviolet Spectral Templates for Old Stellar Systems
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
The program will provide both observational and theoretical mid-ultraviolet (2300-3100 A) spectral templates for interpreting the age and metallicity of globular clusters and elliptical galaxies from ...

Mid-UV Snapshot Survey of Nearby Irregulars
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
This program involves making a Snapshot survey of over 90 irregular and peculiar galaxies with the WFPC2 in two filters (F300 W and F814W). It will provide unique information on the mid-UV morphology ...

MIPSGAL: A 24 & 70 Micron Survey of the Inner Galactic Disk with MIPS
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We propose a 220 square degree survey of the inner Galactic plane, 65 < I < 10 and -10 < 1 < -65 for |b| < 1, at 24 and 70 microns with MIPS. Our survey complements existing (GLIMPSE) and proposed ...

Models of Pulsar Nebulae
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
Many properties of the Crab Nebula can be explained by a model in which a relativistic, MHD wind passes through a shock front an decelerates to the velocity of the outer nebula. X-ray observations have ...

Modes of Star Formation & Nuclear Activity in an Early Universe Laboratory
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
Nearby compact galaxy groups are uniquely suited to exploring the mechanisms of star formation amid repeated and ongoing gravitational encounters, conditions similar to those of the high redshift universe. ...

NASA Graduate Student Research Program - P.M. Frinchaboy
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
We are completing a project to measure radial velocities (RVs) of stars in Galactic star clusters to derive cluster membership and kinematics for a large sample of Galactic open clusters to probe Galactic ...

NASA Graduate Student Research Program ODF
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa-Shared Services Center
At Goddard, I have worked with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) near-infrared spectrograph (NIRSpec) detector subsystem principal investigator, Dr. Bernard Rauscher. Research is focused on providing ...

Nidever Fellowship
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory

NRAL Traineeship in Astronomy, Kuo
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Cheng-Yu Kuo will work on reducing and analyzing spectral line VLBI observations of the water maser emission from the nucleus of the Seyfert 2 galaxy NGC6323. This galaxy is one of the primary targets ...

NRAO Traineeship in Astronomy
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Alok Singhal's PhD thesis committee includes Dr. Edward M. Murphy of the University of Virginia Astronomy Department, Dr. Karen L. O'Neil of NRAO, Green Bank, and myself. Alok has defined a thesis ...

NRAO Traineeship in Astronomy
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
John Kelly will work on the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of high angular resolution VLA data covering the Chandra Deep Field South which including the new Hubble Ultra Deep Field. He will ...

NRAO Traineeship in Astronomy on Behalf of R.F. Bradley
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Modern adaptive signal canceling methods are currently being analyzed and applied to system-noise-limited measurements of very weak cosmic signals. Our long-term goal is to develop a Radio Frequency ...

NRAO Traineeship in Astronomy, Singhal
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Alok has written a computer simulation of HI motions within a galaxy which he is using to generate global HI profiles using a full range of known and postulated three-dimensional motions of gas from ...

NRAO, Markwick-Kemper Technical Project
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Dr. Andrew Markwick-Kemper will be working with Dr. John Hibbard at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) to design and implement a spectral line observation tool for current and future observatories ...

NSU Fan Mountain
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: Norfolk State University
In collaboration with the University of Virginia, Norfolk State University plans to install a 24" Rapid Response Robotic Telescope (RRRT) at Fan Mountain Observatory near Charlottesville, as the centerpiece ...

Numerical Magnetohydrodynamic Studies of Accretion Disk
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
NASA spacecraft observations are providing detailed information about the accretion disks that power cataclysmic variable systems, X-ray binaries and Active Galactic Nuclei. Many of these systems are ...

Observations of IC 443 with Integral: A Supernova Remnant in a Molecular Cloud
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
The proposai aim is to detect and study hard emission from the supernova remnant IC 443 interacting with a molecular cloud. Our major goals are: 1) Imaging and spectral study of two localized features ...

Observations of O IV Emission in the Hot Halo of NGC 891
Murphy, Edward M. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
We propose to use FUSE to search for O VI emission from hot, cooling gas in the halo of the well studied, edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 891. Our proposed search for O VI emission in the halo of NGC 891 will ...

Observations of O VI Emission in the Halo of NGC 4631
Murphy, Edward M. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
To produce an educational video that will be part of the proposed exhibit. The video will consist of interviews with the faculty, graphics, and color images that address the theme of patterns, cycles ...

Observations of OVI Emission in the Halo of NGC 4631
Murphy, Edward M. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

Origin & Nature Of Uv Bright Stars In Globular Clu
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other

Packard Fellowship
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: The David & Lucile Packard Foundation

Packard Fellowship
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: The David & Lucile Packard Foundation
A major new campaign will expand my original survey of stellar motions to a systematic grid of 65 different directions in the sky. A novel feature of this program is the combination of new images of these ...

PAH Emission in the Giant H II Region RCW49
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

POWRE: Direct Impact Accretion
Richards, Mercedes T. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Direct impact accretion occurs in the class of interacting binary star systems known as the Algol-type binaries. These systems contain a B-A main sequence star and a cool F-K giant or subgiant companion ...

Precision Array to Probe the Epoch on Reionization
Bradley, Richard F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences

Probing the Birth of Super Star Clustes with NICMOS
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

Proper Motion of the Leo II Dwarf Spheroidal
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
We propose to continue our investigation into the proper motion of distant satellites of the Milky Way with a series of HST snapshots around faint galaxies within our Leo II astrometric field. We will ...

Properties of Galactic Globular Clusters
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
We will collect far and near-UV images of 25 Galactic globular clusters (GCs) with the GALEX satellite. This will be the largest homogeneous dataset ever produced on the UV photometric properties of Galactic ...

Radio-quiet Jet Flow in Markarian 34
Whittle, D. Mark. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
The properties of AGN jet flows are notoriously difficult to ascertain. We are currently studying jets in Seyferts by combining emission-line diagnostics with radio observations. We have devised a ...

Resolving the X-ray Binary Population in Early-Type Galaxies
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Our Chandra image of NGC4697 resolved this X-ray faint elliptical into low mass X-ray binaries (LMXBs), plus a small fraction (15%) from ISM gas. New Chandra observations will spatially resolve the emission ...

Sage Supplement
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Cycling of matter between the ISM and stars drives the evolution of a galaxy's visible matter and its emission characteristics. To understand this recycling, the SAGE legacy project has surveyed the ...

Saturn's Inner Satellites at True Opposition
Skrutskie, Anne V. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

Saturn's Satellites at Opposition
Skrutskie, Anne V. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
To support the aquisition and analysis of BVRI observations of the saturnian satellites at opposition in 2005. The 2005 opposition of Saturn presents the rare opportunity to observe its satellites as ...

SINS: The Supernova Intensive Study - Cycle 9
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other

SINS: The Supernova INtensive Study--Cycle 10
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

Sins: Supernova Intensive Study - Cycle 8
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: Harvard University

Space Science for Teachers
Murphy, Edward M. Sponsor: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)
This proposal grew from a close collaboration between scientists in the University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences and science educators at the School of Education who are committed to assisting ...

Space Science for Teachers
Murphy, Edward M. Sponsor: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)

Spatially Resolved Spectroscopy of Super Star Clusters in the M82 Starburst
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
This program involves long-slits STIS spectroscopy of the “super star clusters” and their surroundings in the prototype “starburst” galaxy, M82. The 20 orbits will include 5 separate pointings. In each ...

Spatially-resolved Spectroscopy Of The Uvx
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other

Spitzer IRS GTO Low-Mass Object Observations Database
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Ames
We propose an interchange to support development of an on-line database to manage our knowledge of low mass objects observed during Infrared Spectrograph (IRS) Guaranteed Time Observations (GTO) with ...

Spitzer Survey of the Large Magellanic Cloud
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Spitzer Survey of the Large Magellanic Cloud
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Star Formation in the Perseus Cluster Cooling Flow
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

Stellar Feedback on Circumcluster Gas & Dust in 30 Doradus
Indebetouw, Remy. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We propose a 72 square degree survey of the innermost Galactic disk (|l| < 10, up to |b| < 3) at 24 and 70 microns with MIPS. These observations will connect the two fields observed by MIPSGAL and ...

Stellar Mass Loss Versus External Accretion In X-ray
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
Observations of NGC 5846 and NGC 4649, two X-ray-bright elliptical galaxies with extended emission line filaments and dust, will be used to study the interaction between the hot, X-ray emitting gas and ...

Stellar Mass Loss Versus External Accretion in X-Ray
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
Observations of NGC 5846 and NGC 4649, two X-ray-bright elliptical galaxies with extended emission line filaments and dust, will be used to study the interaction between the hot, X-ray emitting gas and ...

Subcluster Mergers Radio Relics & Cooling Flow in Abell 85
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
A85 is unusual in having a strong cooling flow and evidence for 2 ongoing mergers (from X-ray images and ASCA spectra). Both merger regions have diffuse radio emission, probably due to electrons accelerated ...

Supernova remnants: Interstellar & Circumstellar Inter
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

Supernova-Influenced Star Formation
Chevalier, Roger A. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
The finding of radioactive nuclides in meteorites shows that newly synthesized elements in a supernova may have been included in the proto-solar system on a timescale of about one million years from the ...

Taking Measure of the Milky Way
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We plan to undertake fundamental measurements of the gravitational potential (mass distribution) and dynamical structure of the Milky Way. 1. The determination of two fundamental parameters that ...

The 3-helium Project
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Collaborative Research: The 3- Helium Problem " AST- 0098449 Determination of the isotopic abundances of the light elements is fundamental in probing the earliest nucleosynthesis in our universe. During ...

The Disk-Halo Connection in the Spiral Galaxy M101
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
This program involves determinations of the properties of hot gas in the inner halo of the spiral galaxy M101 as seen in absorption against the far-ultraviolet light of a bright OB association.

The Dust Condensation Sequence at Low Metallicity: AGB Stars in NGS 6822
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We will study the formation and processing of dust around carbon- and oxygen-rich evolved stars in the Local Group dwarf galaxy NGC 6822. Dust condensation may depend heavily on the metallicity, although ...

The Dust Sequence Along the AGB
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The Formation & Early Evolution of Star Clusters
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The Grid Giant Star Survey for SIM Astrometic Grid
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
To achieve microarcsecond astrometric accuracy, the Space Interferometry Mission (SIM) will measure the angular separation between science targets and a network of astrometrically stable reference objects ...

The Hot ISM of Chemically Unevolved Galaxies
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
Blue compact dwarf (BCD) galaxies are the least chemically evolved gas-rich galaxies in the universe. They are thus excellent laboratories for studying physical processes which occurred in the galaxy ...

The Infrared Spectral Energy Distribution of Metal-Deficient Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxies
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
ISO, COBE and SCUBA have shown convincingly that dusty star formation plays a key role in the early universe, although it is often assumed in primordial galaxy formation scenarios that dust is essentially ...

The Interaction Between Cluster Central Radio Sour
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other

The Interaction Between Cluster Central Radio Sources & Cooling Flows
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Central galaxies in rich clusters are sites of cluster cooling flows, with large masses of gas cooling through X-ray temperatures. Many of these galaxies host powerful radio sources. The Chandra image ...

The Interaction Between Cluster Central Radio Sources and Cooling Flows (3800102)
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Chandra Observing Awards are issued to provide opportunities for the scientific community to conduct investigations of the nature and physics of astrophysical objects, as revealed through their high energy ...

The Interaction Between Cluster Central Radio Sources and Cooling Flows (3800102)
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Chandra Observing Awards are issued to provide opportunities for the scientific community to conduct investigations of the nature and physics of astrophysical objects, as revealed through their high energy ...

The Interstellar Medium of Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxies
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
Trinh X. Thuan (PI) will be working with a graduate student to reduce and analyze the data. Yuri Izotov will be using the ionization code CLOUDY to model the derived element abundances. Alain Lecavelier ...

The Interstellar Medium of Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxies (FUSE 00)
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
Trinh X. Thuan (PI) will be working with a graduate student to reduce and analyze the data. Yuri Izotov will be using the ionization code CLOUDY to model the derived element abundances. Alain Lecavelier ...

The Nature of Most Luminous Star-Forming Galaxies in Redshift Range
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
We shall obtain deep V and I images for a complete sample of about 80 luminous star-forming galaxies in the redshift range from 0.4 to 1.5 found in the mid-infrared by the Infrared Space Observatory ...

The O-Rich Condensation Sequence at Low Metallicity: Large Magellanic Cloud AGB & Post-AGB Stars
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The goal of this proposal is to study the formation and processing dust around oxygen-rich evolved stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). The condensation may depend heavily on the metallicity, ...

The Origin Of Blue Wings In Nlr Line Profiles
Whittle, D. Mark. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
The primary aim of this project is to ascertain the direction of flow (in or out) of the ionized gas which contributes to the extended blue wings on emission line profiles from Seyfert galaxies. This ...

The Perseus Cluster in the Ultraviolet
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
This Cycle 2 program will produce multiple exposures with the GALEX transmission grisms in both the FUV and NUV bands. Standard observing procedure dictates that the spacecraft is reoriented to a new ...

The Perseus Cluster in the Ultraviolet Galex Perseus
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard
The Perseus cluster of galaxies represents one of the most extreme environments in the local universe and features a spectacular mix of astrophysical phenomena. It is the nearest rich cluster and contains ...

The Red Giant Stellar Population in Two Nearby Low-Metallicity Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxies
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
We wish to obtain deep V (down to 28 mag) and I (down to 27 mag) of the two metal-deficient blue compact dwarf galaxies (BCD) UGC 4483 (1/23 solar) and NGC 2366 (1/13 solar) to detect the red giant stellar ...

The Silicate-Extinction Relationship as Tracer of Evolution of Dust in Dense Cores
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The extinction of light by dust grains in the ISM governs how we can observe objects in both galactic and extragalactic dusty environments. At the same time, the variation of extinction with wavelength ...

The Sixth Russian Space Surveillance Workshop
Seidelmann, Paul Kenneth. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr

The Stellar Phase Space & Abundance Distributions of the Stars of the Milky Way
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The research to be carried out involves the creation of the deepest survey of positions, absolute proper motions, multi-color charged-coupled-device (CCD) photometry, and spectroscopy for a complete, ...

The X-ray Emission Of The Nearly Primordial Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxy SBS 0335-052
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
Embedded in a large HI primordial cloud, with a metallicity of only Z(Sun)/41 and a stellar population not older than 100 Myr, the blue compact dwarf galaxy SBS 0335-052 is one of only two known examples ...

Traineeship in Astronomy for Jodie Martin
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
In consultation with its user community, the NRAO has formulated a program to support GBT research by students, both graduate and undergraduate, at U.S. universities. This program strengthens the proactive ...

Traineeship in Astronomy, Ries
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
While continuing in his graduate coursework, Paul Ries will devote a portion of his time to the precision Telescope Control System (PTCS) project of the Green Bank Telescope (GBT). He will work primarily ...

Two Micron All Sky Survey (2 MASS)
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Tasks and deliverables: Review and approve nightly quality assurance reports posted by IPAC QA scientists during version 3.0 processing of 2MASS data. Approval reports will be in the form of e-mail ...

Ultraviolet Properties of the Metal Rich M87 Globular C
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other

Ultraviolet Spectral Diagnostics for Old Stellar Populations
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Goddard

Uncovering Buried Treasures in Nearby Starburst Galaxies
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
We propose to observe the UDHIIs in the starburst galaxies Haro 3 (NGC 3353) and NC 4662 with the IRAC, IRS, and MIPS instruments aboard the Spitzer Telescope. The radio maps of each of these sources ...

US Gemini Fellowship Jose Eduardo Telles, The Evolution of Starburst
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: Association of Universities for Research in Astron

US Gemini Fellowship Jose Eduardo Telles, The Evolution of Starburst
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: Association of Universities for Research in Astron

UV Light from Old Stellar Populations: A Census of UV Bright Stars in Blue Tail Globular Clusters
Rood, Robert T. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other
We propose observations of UV-bright stars in 7 Galactic Globular Clusters (GGCs). These will complement data obtained during Cycles 5 and 6. Our goals are multifold: (a) to observe the morphology ...

UV Luminous Globular Clusters in NGC 1399
O'Connell, Robert W. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute
Ultraviolet observations have revealed remarkable diversity among old stellar populations in globular clusters and E/S0 galaxies. We recently discovered with HST/STIS that globular clusters in the ...

UVBRI Photometry of Janus and Epimetheus
Skrutskie, Anne V. Sponsor: Space Telescope Science Institute

Virginia Earth Science Collaborative: Developing Highly Qualified Teachers
Murphy, Edward M. Sponsor: Richmond Public Schools

Virginia Earth Science Collaborative: Developing Highly Qualified Teachers
Murphy, Edward M. Sponsor: Richmond Public Schools
The University of Virginia and Charlottesville City Schools are partnering to provide science teaching resources and science content courses in space science, earth science, and physical science to ...

VSCG Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship - J. Simon
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium

VSGC Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship - A. Reines
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium

VSGC Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship - D.L. Nidever
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium

VSGC Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship - G. Zaqsowski
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium

VSGC Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship - J. Miller
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
The inspiration to look for signatures of planet engulfment in rapidly rotating K giant stars stems from two questions. Why does a small fraction of K giant stars exhibit large rotational velocities ...

VSGC Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship - J.L. Carlin
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
I will use archived photographic plate data in conjunction with Hubble Space Telescope images to determine the absolute space motions of a sample of Milky Way satellites. These orbits will then be used ...

VSGC Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship A. Reines
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
The focus of my project is in the infrared regime. Near-infrared observations of super star clusters with HST provide the first opportunity to detect light from the cluster stars as they shed ...

VSGC Aerospace Graduate Research Fellowship Zasowski
Hawley, John F. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
The capabilities of Spitzer, unmatched in its ability to examine the sky in wavelengths all but invisible from the ground, are what give us the chance to probe the stellar birth environment. Explaining ...

VSGC Undergraduate Scholar Award - D. Earle
Skrutskie, Michael F. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
My primary research interest is in data collection and its subsequent reduction as obtained by TripleSpec, a Near Infrared (NIR) Spectrograph. Currently in its late production and testing stages here ...

VSGC Undergraduate Scholar Award - R. Mendez
Arras, Philip Luke (Phil). Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
The implications of my research are important to the astronomical community. The calculations will address whether massive satellites are long-lived, and elucidate their physical conditions. Theoretical ...

What Is 52w036?!
Majewski, Steven R. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Other

Where is the Dust & Star Formation in Compact Groups of Galaxies?
Johnson, Kelsey E. Sponsor: U.S. Nasa - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Compact groups of galaxies provide a unique environment to study the mechanisms by which star formation occurs amid continuous gravitational encounters. These dense groups host a variety of modes of ...

X-ray Observations of Elliptical Galaxies
Sarazin, Craig L. Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
We study the X-ray bright elliptical galaxy NGC4649 using the X-ray satellites Chandra and XMM. Chandra's high spatial resolution will allow a detailed study of individual low mass X-ray binaries (LMXBs) ...

Young Galaxies
Thuan, Trinh X. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Dr. Thuan will continue a collaboration with scientists from Ukraine and Russia to study nearby galaxies which are extremely metal-deficient blue compact galaxies. The first research goal is to obtain ...

Faculty:
Arras, Philip Luke – Assistant Professor
Bastian, Timothy S – Research Professor
Black, Gregory J – Lecturer in Astronomy
Braatz, James A – Research Professor
Bradley, Richard F – Research Professor
Bridle, Alan Henry – Research Professor
Brogan, Crystal L – Research Assistant Professor
Burton, William Butler – Research Professor
Carilli, Christopher L – Research Professor
Chen, Chang-Hui – Research Associate in Astronomy
Chevalier, Roger A – WH Vanderbilt Professor of Astronomy
Condon, James J – Research Professor
Cotton, William D – Research Professor
Dickman, Robert L – Research Professor
Drosback, Meredith Marie – Research Associate in Astronomy
Evans, Aaron Scott – Associate Professor
Fisher, James R – Research Professor
Fomalont, Edward B – Research Professor
Friel, Eileen D – Research Professor
Garcia Perez, Ana E – Research Associate
Guan, Xiaoyue – Research Associate
Hawley, John F – Professor and Chair VITA
Hearty, Frederick Ross – Research Scientist
Hibbard, John E – Research Professor
Hogg, David E – Research Professor
Hunt, Gareth – Research Professor
Ianna, Philip A – Professor Emeritus
Indebetouw, Remy – Assistant Professor of Astronomy
Jewell, Philip R – Research Professor
Johnson, Kelsey E – Assistant Professor
Kellermann, Kenneth – Research Professor
Kepley, Amanda A – Research Associate in Astronomy
Kerr, Anthony R – Research Professor
Kim, DongChan – Research Associate in Astronomy
Kunkel, William E – Research Professor
Li, Zhi-Yun – Professor
Liszt, Harvey S – Research Professor
Lo, Kwok-Yung – Research Professor
Lonsdale, Carol J – Visiting Research Scientist
Majewski, Steven R – Professor
Mangum, Jeffrey G – Research Professor
Mason, Brian S – Research Associate Professor
Mcdavid, David A – Research Scientist
Murphy, Edward M – Associate Professor
Murphy, Patrick Paul – Research Professor
Nelson, Matthew J – Research Scientist
O'Connell, Robert W – John D Hamilton Professor of Astronomy
Pan, Shing-Kuo – Research Professor
Patterson, Richard J – Senior Scientist
Pospieszalski, Marian – Research Professor
Ransom, Scott M – Research Professor
Roberts, Morton S – Research Professor
Rood, Robert T – Professor of Astronomy
Sarazin, Craig L – WH Vanderbilt Professor of Astronomy
Saslaw, William C – Professor of Astronomy
Seidelmann, Paul Kenneth – Research Professor
Sheth, Kartik – Research Assistant Professor
Sivakoff, Gregory R – Research Associate in Astronomy
Skrutskie, Anne V – Research Associate Professor
Skrutskie, Michael F – Professor of Astronomy
Sun, Ming – Research Associate in Astronomy
Thuan, Trinh X – Professor of Astronomy
Tolbert, Charles R – Professor of Astronomy
Turner, Barry E – Research Professor
Uson, Juan M – Research Professor
Vanden Bout, Paul A – Research Professor
Webber, John C – Research Professor
Whittle, D. Mark – Professor of Astronomy
Wilson, John C – Research Scientist
Wootten, Henry Alwyn – Research Professor
Yin, Qi-Feng – Research Professor

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