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UR: Exploring the Circumgalactic Medium of Quasars: A Search for Nearby Interacting Galaxies

UR: Exploring the Circumgalactic Medium of Quasars: A Search for Nearby Interacting Galaxies

by Guest | Jul 11, 2021 | Undergraduate Research

In today’s #UndergradResearch post, Cynthia Ibrahim looks at quasar fields and galaxies within the quasar’s virial radius to determine if there is a relationship between galaxy distance from quasar and their star formation rates.

UR: Using Machine Learning to Identify Transients in the DESI Survey

UR: Using Machine Learning to Identify Transients in the DESI Survey

by Guest | Apr 15, 2021 | Undergraduate Research

Today’s undergraduate post talks about how to use machine learning to find transients in galactic spectra!

Astrobites at AAS 237: Day 2

Astrobites at AAS 237: Day 2

by Astrobites | Jan 13, 2021 | Current Events

We report on Day 2 of the virtual winter AAS meeting.

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Christopher Kochanek

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Christopher Kochanek

by Ellis Avallone | Jan 12, 2021 | Career Navigation, Current Events

Thanks to astronomical surveys, we now know our night sky is constantly alight with variable objects. Tune in to Prof. Christopher Kochanek’s Dannie Heineman Prize talk at #AAS237 to learn about how small telescopes can change the way we observe our rapidly changing universe!

How Did Distant Quasars Grow?

How Did Distant Quasars Grow?

by Gloria Fonseca Alvarez | Dec 28, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper presents a systematic study of accretion physics of high redshift quasars.

Quasar Outflows and Feedback Efficiency

Quasar Outflows and Feedback Efficiency

by Gloria Fonseca Alvarez | Nov 19, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper presents the physical properties of outflows in type 2 quasars and their role in AGN feedback.

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