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astro-ph.GA2009★ 94 cited
Uncovering the Origins of Spiral Structure by Measuring Radial Variation in Pattern Speeds
Sharon E. Meidt, Richard J. Rand, Michael R. Merrifield
Current theories of spiral and bar structure predict a variety of pattern speed behaviors, calling for detailed, direct measurement of the radial variation of pattern speeds. Our r…
astro-ph.IM2009★ 52 cited
Telescope Time Without Tears: A Distributed Approach to Peer Review
Michael R. Merrifield, Donald G. Saari
The procedure that is currently employed to allocate time on telescopes is horribly onerous on those unfortunate astronomers who serve on the committees that administer the process…