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A Constellation in a Box

Several weeks ago I wrote up a lesson plan as part of a contest sponsored by ORISE, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Winners of the contest would receive an all-expenses paid trip to the National Science Teachers … Continue reading

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Counting Stars: BYU-RET Week 3

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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The Nearby Stars

It would seem that I’ve been neglecting this blog lately, as I have not posted or made changes for over two months. This isn’t because I’ve being lazy or forgetful, it’s simply that I’ve been extremely busy doing other things. This … Continue reading

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