Astronomy News Discussion Group

An informal seminar-type gathering where faculty stay updated on the latest in
astronomy and the students learn about the current and hot issues in astronomy.

Meeting Time and Location:   Wednesdays, 12:55 – 1:45, Science & Engineering N303

Schedule (Winter 2008):

Date              Presenter                Journal

Jan 23           Francis                     Astrophysical Journal

Jan 30           Tom                         Sky & Telescope or Astronomy Journal

Feb 6            Tom                         Nature

Feb 13          canceled due to snow

Feb 20          Ken                           Nature (cont)

                     Becky                        astro-ph archive

Feb 27          Harry                        Astrophysical Journal Letters

Mar 5            Byron ?                       ?    

Mar 12          Jon                            Astronomy Journal (or Astro. and Astrophys)

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