Monthly Archives: July 2014

Getting Results: BYU-RET Week 4

Posted on July 28, 2014 by davidvblack

With my ability to use the IRAF and DAOphot software improving, I am finally ready to analyze the data I’m getting out. This was my fourth week at BYU; almost halfway done and just getting to where I feel competent … Continue reading →

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Counting Stars: BYU-RET Week 3

Posted on July 22, 2014 by davidvblack

For my first two weeks at BYU, I have essentially been in background research mode between preparing my Prospectus and learning how to use IRAF. I hope to eventually work through the process of applying the calibration frames (zeros, darks, … Continue reading →

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Mastering the Dark Arts: BYU-RET Week 2

Posted on July 18, 2014 by davidvblack

With my prospectus completed and approved, I was ready to begin my actual research project at Brigham Young University. I am here on a Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program funded through the National Science Foundation (Grant # PHY1157078). I’m … Continue reading →

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Prospectus: BYU-RET Week 1

Posted on July 8, 2014 by davidvblack

For the next ten or so posts, I will report on my experiences doing astronomical research at Brigham Young University this summer (2014). As I mentioned in a previous post, I have been selected to participate in a National Science … Continue reading →

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