Sentences with phrase «of astronomical research»

Active galaxies represent an important area of astronomical research.

Seven decades of astronomical research says that we are missing the big picture, however.

It is a general - purpose camera that is used by observers for a wide range of astronomical research programs.

«We were asked to construct portfolios that would maximize return across all areas of astronomical research, and to do so in a cost - controlled budget scenario,» he adds.

Since 1998, when Antu, the first of the unit telescopes, saw its first light, the VLT has been at the forefront of astronomical research.

This statement contradicts results of astronomical research during the past two centuries indicating that some stars now visible to us were in existence millions or billions of years ago, as well as the results of radiometric dating indicating that the age of the earth is about 4 1/2 billion years.

The decision comes as part of the NSF's years - long effort to offload several of its astronomical research facilities to free up millions of dollars each year for future projects, such as the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope that is under construction in Chile.

By providing free data to anyone with an Internet connection, the architects of the ambitious 5 - year project hope to usher in a new egalitarian era of astronomical research.

What kind of astronomical research goes on in Iran?

78 world - leading experts in their area of astronomical research scientifically evaluated the 1,381 proposals received for Cycle 2 Early Science observations with the radio telescope, which represent a demand of more than 7.000 hours of observation.

One of the active areas of astronomical research today is directed at determining the nature of the intergalactic medium — it may help us figure out exactly how the universe began and how galaxies form and evolve.

Working with leading astronomers, and hearing presentations by some of the foremost experts on supernovae, opened the students» eyes to the depth of astronomical research opportunities available.

Tammy has primarily worked in the fields of astronomical research and science policy since 2004 though teaching Yoga has been integrated into her time from the beginning of her professional training.

On view are two new installations, Totality and Phoenix, both of which make use of astronomical research to create a mystical, contemplative experience.

I believe it has the potential to transform the science that we do, and continue to keep Keck Observatory right at the forefront of astronomical research.»

(1) The Society, through its publications, disseminates and archives the results of astronomical research.

Hilton has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the observatory, a thorough knowledge of its workings, and the strategic vision to keep Keck Observatory at the forefront of astronomical research,» said UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal, who also serves as the vice chair of the Keck Observatory board.