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Astronomy

PI Pragati Pradhan

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences, as people have been observing and learning from the stars for thousands of years. Astronomy has expanded beyond visible light to include the full spectrum of electromagnetic waves, from radio to x-rays and gamma rays, as well as cosmic messengers beyond the electromagnetic spectrum.

Embry-Riddle Prescott's astronomy research covers a broad range of topics and observation techniques, with a particular focus on binary star systems. Our Campus Observatory includes 20-inch and 16-inch optical telescopes, several radio dishes and cameras for meteor observations. Student and faculty researchers work with data from both space-based satellites spanning the electromagnetic spectrum from the high-energy X-rays through the thermal infrared, as well as ground-based optical and infrared telescopes across the globe. Our astronomy faculty has a strong track record of publications with student authors and receives external funding from various sources, including NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Researchers

  • Pragati Pradhan
    Department
    Physics and Astronomy Department
    Degrees
    Ph.D., M., B., University of North Bengal
  • Brian Rachford
    Department
    Physics and Astronomy Department
    Degrees
    Ph.D., University of Wyoming
  • Noel Richardson
    Department
    Physics and Astronomy Department
    Degrees
    Ph.D., M.S., Georgia State University
    M.S., B.S., B.A., University of Toledo

Categories: Faculty-Staff