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The Rate and Spatial Distribution of Novae in M31 as Determined by a Twenty-Year Survey
Travis A. Rector, Allen W. Shafter, William A. Burris +11
A long-term (1995-2016) survey for novae in the nearby Andromeda galaxy (M31) was conducted as part of the Research-Based Science Education initiative. During the course of the sur…
Embedding Climate Change Engagement in Astronomy Education and Research
Kathryn Williamson, Travis A. Rector, James Lowenthal
This White Paper is a call to action for astronomers to respond to climate change with a large structural transition within our profession. Many astronomers are deeply concerned ab…
The Aesthetics of Astrophysics: How to Make Appealing Color-Composite Images that Convey the Science
Travis A. Rector, Zoltan G. Levay, Lisa M. Frattare +2
Astronomy has a rich tradition of using color photography and imaging, for visualization in research as well as for sharing scientific discoveries in formal and informal education…
Investigation of Star Formation toward the Sharpless 155 H II region
Ya Fang Huang, Jin Zeng Li, Travis A. Rector +1
We present a comprehensive study of star formation toward the H II region S155. Star-formation activities therein were investigated based on multi-wavelength data from optical to t…
Outgassing Behavior of C/2012 S1 (ISON) From September 2011 to June 2013
Karen J. Meech, Bin Yang, Jan Kleyna +26
We report photometric observations for comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) obtained during the time period immediately after discovery (r=6.28 AU) until it moved into solar conjunction in mid-2…
Processing Color in Astronomical Imagery
Kimberly K. Arcand, Megan Watzke, Travis Rector +3
Every year, hundreds of images from telescopes on the ground and in space are released to the public, making their way into popular culture through everything from computer screens…