Come visit the UGA Observatory

J. Scott Shaw
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Georgia
Athens GA, 30602
Office: [706] 542-2870
jss@physast.uga.edu

 

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ASTR1010

ASTR1120L/2030L


Projects that I am involved in:

Binary Star Research: particularly Near Contact Binaries

and searching large scale sky surveys for binary systems, which has lead to three groups of rare eclipsing systems:

Eclipsing Binaries with subdwarf B (sdB) stars

Cool Algols

GS Binaries (eclipsing sytems with both components a subgiant or giant star)


I have also been seen at K-12 schools around the state trying to convince the next generation to become scientists.


Future Physics and Astronomy majors

            Come by and see me at 235 Physics  or call 542-2870.  You should also look at the departmental web page. Be sure to check out the UGA Bulletin’s official word on requirements.  If you are a transfer or ‘non-traditional’ student, we need to talk!
If you like to cut to the chase, see the FAQ (which is really advice more than answers to questions.)

 

 

Want to know more about being an astronomer before you commit to a college major?  My two favorite places for information on careers in astronomy are:

 

Kitt Peak National Observatory                      American Astronomical Society


 

Have questions about astronomy?  Ask an Astronomer

 

If you are getting too many hits on your search engine when you look for topics on astronomy try the astronomers favorite AstroWeb.

 


Doesn’t everyone’s page have some links to pretty pictures?

 

NASA Picture of the Day

Our Sun in motion

For those willing to risk it….The Chandra X-ray Sky