Arya Neravati’s Post

Now that the recent eclipse has made amateur astronomers out of some of us (especially those of us who were lucky enough to see the totality), this gives me the opportunity to talk about one of the contributions that MPS has made to the celestial sciences with our robotic fiber positioners! When a telescope is pointed at the sky, it captures an image that may consist of multiple objects such as stars or galaxies. Now if you wanted to learn more about any one of those objects, you can place an individual fiber optic at that point and collect spectrographic data which can reveal useful information like what elements it is made of, the speed and direction it is travelling, and more. Since there could be hundreds or thousands of objects of interest in a focal plane, you would need hundreds or thousands of fibers to make the most of the telescope’s precious working time.  The old way of doing this would be to drill holes into a “plug plate” and mount a fiber in each hole. A different plug plate would need to be used depending on where the telescope is pointed and when. This can be very time consuming to produce, and to change plates for different surveys. That is where MPS fiber positioners come in! Each positioner is like a little SCARA robot that can move each individual fiber to where it needs to be within microns, and within minutes. Combine our precise mechanics with sophisticated anti-collision software, and you see a complex dance take place with the sole purpose of learning more about the nature of our universe! Once again, I am just an amateur...so if you would like to know more, check out this page: https://lnkd.in/ej7MZHBi or this page: https://lnkd.in/ezstSceA or message me directly and we can explore further. In the meantime, Keep Looking Up! #astronomy #fiberpositioner #telescope #starhustler 🤣

Many future astronomy projects depend on photon counting level sensitivity, including imaging faint objects and spectral lines. #Leonardo’s Ike Pono, a cutting-edge infrared detector, pushes the boundaries of astronomical observation. Imagine spotting newborn stars or unraveling the mysteries of distant galaxies. This game-changer opens a new chapter in cosmic exploration. Download the whitepaper referencing Ike Pono: https://lnkd.in/exJrbe-s #Astronomy #InfraredDetector #IkePono

concerning a physical time space trunk theory what astronomic objects will build the present time and how far in the past are we living?

By analyzing the images obtained with the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS), astronomers have serendipitously discovered a new protoplanetary disk located some 800 light years away.

As we continue to explore the universe, the bond between astronomy and mathematics will remain a beacon that illuminates our path to new discoveries and understanding. The collaboration between astronomy and mathematics continues to inspire innovation in various sectors. From improving satellite technology to perfecting data analysis techniques, the impact of this cosmic connection is profound and far-reaching. Known as the language of the cosmos, mathematics provides the tools to model astronomical phenomena. Whether it's calculating the orbits of planets using Kepler's laws or applying complex algorithms to analyze the light from distant galaxies, mathematics is essential for understanding celestial wonders. #Astronomy #Mathematics #Innovation #astronomyday #space

In observational astronomy, ML techniques aid in analyzing the spectra of celestial objects, helping to classify different types of stars and galaxies based on their spectral signatures. Observational astronomy data possesses two distinctive characteristics: vast volume and continuity. Large-scale sky survey projects like the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) produce terabytes of data daily, presenting significant challenges to MLOps in astronomical observations. To tackle these challenges, me and Tong Mo utilized the MLOps platform provided by Hopsworks to develop an application for the classification of astronomical observation data in batch and real-time scenarios. With the seamlessly intergrated MLOps pipelines on this platform, the application enables the automated and real-time data and model updates. Here is the UI of the application: https://lnkd.in/dqPCr8x9

Imagine going back to the era before 1924. If you were to pick up an advanced telescope, gaze at the sky, and observe a system of star clusters, you would likely describe it as a new nebula. You might be curious as to why I used nebula and not galaxy. Dive into the full article at https://lnkd.in/dhfUUdaB for the answers you seek 📜 #ATGuide #astrophysics #astronomy #galaxy

By analyzing the images obtained with the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS), astronomers have serendipitously discovered a new protoplanetary disk located some 800 light years away.

Gamma-ray astronomy is the study of high-energy gamma rays emitted by celestial objects like supernovae, black holes, and neutron stars. Scientists use space telescopes to observe these gamma rays because Earth's atmosphere blocks them. By studying gamma rays, we learn about extreme cosmic events and phenomena, like the acceleration of particles to incredible speeds and the behavior of matter near black holes. Combining gamma-ray observations with data from other wavelengths helps us understand these processes better. Overall, gamma-ray astronomy helps unravel the universe's most energetic mysteries. #galaxyaerosgh #space #spaceexploration #spacenews