From Students to Scientists: The Next Generation of Radio Astronomy

Registration required: Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory

Some of the most iconic images of the night sky involve the dramatic spiral arms found in Galaxies. These structures are found all around us including our own galaxy, the Milky Way. However, even after decades of study, the nature of these spirals remains a mystery.

Masha Kilibarda is currently a senior at Haverford College where she is majoring in Astrophysics. In this talk, she will discuss her personal pathway in astronomy, as well as her own research on current spiral formation. She will cover multiple possible theories as well as ways to test them observationally using different methods.