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Astronomy has a major data problem – simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms
The Conversation — Professional astronomers don’t make discoveries by looking through an eyepiece like you might with a backyard telescope. Instead, they collect digital images in massive cameras attached to large telescopes. This article is written by John Peterson, Assoc. Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University.
Astronomers converge in Anchorage for 246th AAS conference
Your Alaska Link — Great minds are converging in Anchorage, with showcases, talks, and more happening at the American Astronomical Society Conference this week. Those in the industry are excited for the opportunity to collaborate. PhysAstro's Danny Milisavljevic was in attendance and quoted in the article.
Rubin First Look Watch Party at Purdue University
The release of the first images from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory is right around the corner. This will mark the beginning of a new era in astronomy, and we invite you to take part. Purdue University Physics and Astronomy invites you to the only official public watch party in Indiana, either in person or via stream. We welcome the public to the unveiling of these images and to learn how Purdue was involved in the formation of this state-of-the-art, land-based observatory.
2025 Physics and Astronomy Awards Ceremony
Welcome to the Purdue Physics and Astronomy Awards webpage! Please join us as we recognize our faculty, staff, and students!
Purdue University’s College of Science K-12 Outreach expands STEM career video library for students and educators
The world of STEM is exciting, and it is continuing to grow worldwide. However, many students are unaware of the careers that science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can offer. That’s why Purdue University’s College of Science K-12 Outreach team is continuing to grow a STEM Career Repository. This resource is a free online video library that connects classrooms with professionals in real-world STEM careers.
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