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Numerical Modeling Of A Secondary Breakup In The Veritas Asteroid Family, Jarrett Dieterle
Numerical Modeling Of A Secondary Breakup In The Veritas Asteroid Family, Jarrett Dieterle
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
The Veritas asteroid family, located in the outer main belt, is believed to have formed from the catastrophic breakup of a parent body approximately 8.3 million years ago (e.g., Nesvorný et al., 2003). Larger fragments remained in the main belt, while smaller particles evolved inward under radiation forces, forming a toroidal dust structure observable in infrared data as paired bands. Previous studies (e.g., Dermott et al., 2001) have shown that these bands can be linked to their parent families and modeled from their initial disruptions. We propose that the 10° dust bands associated with Veritas may record evidence of a …
Low-Rank Spectral Analysis For The Reddening Of The Seven Sisters Star Cluster, Eric Rodarte, Angelina Scalice, Madison Warner, Kevin Numbe
Low-Rank Spectral Analysis For The Reddening Of The Seven Sisters Star Cluster, Eric Rodarte, Angelina Scalice, Madison Warner, Kevin Numbe
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, is a stunning star cluster located approximately 440 light-years from Earth. This vibrant assemblage of hot blue stars in the Taurus constellation can be admired with the naked eye or through binoculars during early autumn. In this presentation, we utilize spectral theory to measure the reddening in the Pleiades star cluster. To evaluate the impact of interstellar dust on reddening, we employ principal component analysis (PCA) on a matrix representing color indices from various photometric bands linked to the cluster’s photometric data. This dataset was obtained from VIZIER. Our PCA analysis of …
Vibration And Thermal-Vacuum Feasibility For Micro Carbon Fiber Filled Nylon Filament Lunar Applications, Andrew Murphy, Shannon O'Sullivan, Daniel Lopez
Vibration And Thermal-Vacuum Feasibility For Micro Carbon Fiber Filled Nylon Filament Lunar Applications, Andrew Murphy, Shannon O'Sullivan, Daniel Lopez
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
The proposed work seeks to improve the fundamental understanding of the properties concerning 3-D printing filaments that have potential to be used for lunar applications. The associated properties in focus for the proposed study, vibration and thermal-vacuum-resistance, are fundamental aspects of spaceflight and are critical to mission success for objectives associated with the environmental factors in space. The successful outcome of the proposed work will answer questions relating to the feasibility of micro carbon fiber filled nylon 3-D printing filaments such as Markforged’s Onyx® for application for projects in the Space Technologies Laboratory, including for the development of structures relating …
Results And Implications For Space Weather Forecasting Of Periodic Mesoscale Solar Wind Structures Responsible For Radiation Belt Particle Loss, Grace Gratton
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Highly dynamic and structured mesoscale solar wind continually buffets Earth's magnetosphere, the moon, and Mars. These mesoscale structures cause several significant risks to spacecraft and astronauts, including driving radiation belt depletion and amplifying the hazards of CMEs and SIRs through upstream solar wind preconditioning. Characterizing the solar origins and solar wind properties of geoeffective mesoscale structures is essential for eventually forecasting their arrival and space weather impact at various satellites. In this interdisciplinary work, we leverage modeling and data analysis to characterize a series of events observed by the Balloon Array for Radiation-belt Relativistic Electron Losses (BARREL) instrument – in …
Characterization Of An Ambe Tagged Neutron Source For A 30-Ton Wbls Detector, Rylee Grover
Characterization Of An Ambe Tagged Neutron Source For A 30-Ton Wbls Detector, Rylee Grover
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Understanding the detection capabilities of water-based liquid scintillator (WbLS) is critical for its deployment in next-generation neutrino detectors such as THEIA and Phase II of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). This study focuses on the characterization and alignment testing of an Americium-Beryllium (AmBe) radioactive neutron source. We plan to dope the 30-ton WbLS detector at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) with Gadolinium (Gd) to improve neutron detection capabilities. This will be tested by the implementation of an AmBe source as a calibration metric. The AmBe source emits neutrons coincident with a 4.4 MeV gamma ray, making it possible to perform …
Modeling Stellar Structure: Comparing Numerical Solutions Of The Lane-Emden Equation, Jasman Jasmanjot, Bailey Dale, Ryan Dickey
Modeling Stellar Structure: Comparing Numerical Solutions Of The Lane-Emden Equation, Jasman Jasmanjot, Bailey Dale, Ryan Dickey
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
The Lane-Emden equation is a differential equation that is often used in astrophysics to describe the distribution of the density inside a star, and by extension, its pressure distribution. Analytic solutions of the Lane-Emden equation can only be found at polytropic indices n = 0,1,5, matching certain physical conditions. For all other polytropic values, a numerical solution is needed. In this work, a comparison between two numerical schemes for solving the Lane-Emden equation is presented, namely the Euler method and the classical 4th order Runge-Kutta method. The accuracy of these models is first compared to the cases with known analytical …
Eliminating Range Constraints For Optical Tracking Of Sub-10 Cm Orbital Debris, James Kirk
Eliminating Range Constraints For Optical Tracking Of Sub-10 Cm Orbital Debris, James Kirk
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
The growing population of orbital debris, including a significant amount of debris ranging from 1 to 10 cm, has substantially increased the risk to satellites. Due to the sheer number and high velocities, debris ranging from 1 to 10 cm still has the ability to cause mission-ending damage while remaining undetectable by ground-based detection facilities. This study utilizes the NASA Standard Satellite Breakup Model (NASA SSBM), combined with MATLAB, to propagate debris clouds over extended durations, enabling the identification of high-detection zones and debris rings. Using the modeled spacecraft environment, a satellite was positioned below the debris ring altitudes. Lowering …
Estimating The Effects Of Dark Matter Capture On The Sun Using Asteria And Analytic Stellar Scaling, Skylar G. Butler
Estimating The Effects Of Dark Matter Capture On The Sun Using Asteria And Analytic Stellar Scaling, Skylar G. Butler
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
We investigate how the internal structure of the Sun would change if dark matter particles were present at densities predicted by Galactic halo models. Dark matter capture rates were computed using the Python code Asteria, which implements the multi-element capture formalism of Gould (1987) to determine the rate at which dark matter particles scatter and become gravitationally bound inside the Sun. Because Asteria calculates only the capture rate, we developed a post-processing Python-based analysis to estimate the resulting physical effects using analytic scaling relations from previous solar dark matter studies. These relations were used to compute the effective dark matter …
Measuring Lyman Continuum Photon Luminosity In H Ii Regions, Brianna Johnshon
Measuring Lyman Continuum Photon Luminosity In H Ii Regions, Brianna Johnshon
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
This project focuses on measuring the Lyman continuum photon luminosity (Lc) of diffuse H II regions using multi-line observations from the Wisconsin H-Alpha Mapper (WHAM). Previous work by Sahan & Haffner (2016) analyzed the λ Ori region in Hα, [S II], and [N II], which I build on by refining assumptions about distance, extinction, and background emission, as well as extending the analysis to additional regions such as Perseus. To define the extent of each H II region, I identify the brightest Hα beam and select surrounding beams within 0.25σ of that peak. I then applied two different approaches to …
M.O.D.U.S. Modular Optical Design Using Specular Film, Mario Gutierrez, Robert Thibodeau, Emma Show, Desiree Robinson, Lingyuan Meng, Sean Martin, Conner Beeson
M.O.D.U.S. Modular Optical Design Using Specular Film, Mario Gutierrez, Robert Thibodeau, Emma Show, Desiree Robinson, Lingyuan Meng, Sean Martin, Conner Beeson
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
High-quality parabolic mirrors, which are vital components in reflecting telescopes, are typically bulky, costly, and highly fragile. This experiment explores the feasibility of using specular Class B Mylar as an unconventional, lightweight, and cost-effective alternative. This approach could enable new telescope designs by greatly reducing weight and manufacturing expenses, while also opening options for potential adaptability. This approach involves using Mylar, a flexible, reflective style of plastic. The mylar is formed into a concave mirror by stretching a sheet over a chamber and depressurizing one side to force the sheet into the necessary curved shape. Multiple designs are being created …
The Mystery Of Ngc2264-196'S Pulsation, Matthew Hernandez, Jadia Renee Ewing, Leila Alamos, Jacob R. Romeo, Kaelyn Weddle, Divyeshwari Vansadia, Thomas Matney, Marcus Flesher, Desiree Robinson, Alexandra Beianu
The Mystery Of Ngc2264-196'S Pulsation, Matthew Hernandez, Jadia Renee Ewing, Leila Alamos, Jacob R. Romeo, Kaelyn Weddle, Divyeshwari Vansadia, Thomas Matney, Marcus Flesher, Desiree Robinson, Alexandra Beianu
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Matthew Hernandez, Jadia R. Ewing, Leila Alamos, Jacob Romeo, Kaelyn Weddle, Vansadia, TJ Matney, Maybelline A. Flesher, Desiree Robinson, Alexandra Beianu Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephen D. Gillam Department of Physical Sciences Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL USA. March 2026 This study investigates the pulsation characteristics of NGC 2264-196, a chemically peculiar star within the young open cluster NGC 2264. Classification as a suspected Rapidly Oscillating Ap (roAp) star is supported by its spectral type (F5/7) and the recurring detection of a pulsation frequency near 3.01~ mHz. Photometric data was obtained over eight recorded oscillations: 121520UT, 111923UT, 070124UT, 080124UT, 012525UT, …
Construction Of A Radio Jove Telescope For Low-Frequency Radio Astronomy Observations, Lola G. Torres, Elizabeth Loughry, Raaid Baloch, Benjamin Fisher, Gannon English, Poorvaja Panneerselvan, Andrew Wright, Braedyn Hodges
Construction Of A Radio Jove Telescope For Low-Frequency Radio Astronomy Observations, Lola G. Torres, Elizabeth Loughry, Raaid Baloch, Benjamin Fisher, Gannon English, Poorvaja Panneerselvan, Andrew Wright, Braedyn Hodges
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Radio JOVE, a NASA-supported citizen science project, provides a framework for studying planetary magnetospheres and solar activity through radio observations. The primary goal of this project is to construct a Radio JOVE telescope system to enable undergraduate observation and analysis of low-frequency radio emissions from Jupiter and the Sun. The antenna system will be constructed considering real-world effects to ensure accurate signal detection. The resulting system will generate radio spectrograms that capture time-dependent signal intensity, identifying any Jovian radio bursts and solar radio emissions. These observations will be used to investigate plasma interactions, and space weather relations associated with both …
Quantifying The Effect Of Metallicity On Stellar Properties And Evolutionary Timescales, Jacob Becker
Quantifying The Effect Of Metallicity On Stellar Properties And Evolutionary Timescales, Jacob Becker
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Stellar age estimations derived from asteroseismology depend on stellar models that are sensitive to metallicity (Z). Variations in this parameter could alter the agreement between gyrochronological and asteroseismic ages, as well as main sequence lifetimes and observational properties such as effective temperature and luminosity. We test how much typical metallicity differences (±0.2 dex) affect main-sequence models of solar-type stars. Using MESA, evolutionary tracks are created for 1 M☉ stars at three metallicities (Z = 0.009, 0.014, 0.022), and it is measured how these changes shift the positions of the zero-age main sequence and the corresponding main sequence lifetimes. This work …
Broad Emission-Line Limits On Stellar Winds From Small-Aperture Dslr Spectroscopy, Benjamin Katz, David Cardona
Broad Emission-Line Limits On Stellar Winds From Small-Aperture Dslr Spectroscopy, Benjamin Katz, David Cardona
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Broad Emission-Line Limits on Stellar Winds from Small-Aperture DSLR Spectroscopy Wolf-Rayet (WR) stars have very strong stellar winds, with speeds of thousands of km/s, usually measured using high-resolution spectroscopy on large telescopes. Here, we test how well those speeds can be recovered using small-aperture, low-resolution DSLR spectroscopy. We used an 8-inch Celestron 8SE with an SA-100 grating and a Nikon D750 DSLR, giving a dispersion of about 4.1 Å per pixel. A key limitation is the instrumental resolution of the system, with an FWHM of about 30 Å, which is not small compared to the emission line widths being measured. …
Project G.L.E.N., Alexis Peshehonoff, Makaylei Huggins, Bernard Muich, William John, Nicholas Fazzolari, Kai Hong, Nicholas Krasznavolgyi, Caitlyn A. Gabrinowitz, Grace Forbes, Harris Meyer, Jakob Graudons, Georgii Dubrov, Aditya Bhattacharya, Augustine Balish, Zachary Ort, Stephen Syvertson, Sajid Berhane
Project G.L.E.N., Alexis Peshehonoff, Makaylei Huggins, Bernard Muich, William John, Nicholas Fazzolari, Kai Hong, Nicholas Krasznavolgyi, Caitlyn A. Gabrinowitz, Grace Forbes, Harris Meyer, Jakob Graudons, Georgii Dubrov, Aditya Bhattacharya, Augustine Balish, Zachary Ort, Stephen Syvertson, Sajid Berhane
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Project G.L.E.N., formally known as “Refining Enhanced Fujita Wind Estimates via Unmanned Collection of In-Situ Tornadic Data Measurements,” is an ongoing initiative aimed at advancing tornado research through the development and deployment of an unmanned tornado probe. Through the Gale Level Environmental Navigator (G.L.E.N.) probe, a remote-controlled unit equipped with specialized meteorological sensors and innovative design features, we aim to collect real-time, onsite data from within tornadoes. This approach allows for direct measurement of internal atmospheric conditions such as wind speeds, pressure fluctuations, temperature, humidity, and other storm dynamics while removing human risk from tornado interception, significantly enhancing the safety …
String-Of-Pearls Measurements Of Supersonic Plasma Jets Using Magnetospheric Multiscale Satellites, Amelia Koth
String-Of-Pearls Measurements Of Supersonic Plasma Jets Using Magnetospheric Multiscale Satellites, Amelia Koth
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
High-energy supersonic plasma jets form when the solar wind, which is a flow of charged particles from the Sun, slows down as it encounters Earth’s magnetic shield. Occasionally, the solar wind remains at supersonic speeds as it enters this region. This forms plasma jets that propagate toward Earth; these jets can carry strong magnetic fields, drive magnetic reconnection, and potentially initiate substorms that lead to auroral activity. Previously studied plasma jets occurred when the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) points southward. In contrast, this study focuses on northward IMF conditions, which are less understood, yet still capable of producing supersonic jets. …
Helio: Heliophysics Enhanced Learning For Intelligent Orbits, Kylie Nager, James Kirk
Helio: Heliophysics Enhanced Learning For Intelligent Orbits, Kylie Nager, James Kirk
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
HELIO: Heliophysics Enhanced Learning for Intelligent Orbits Satellite constellations operating in near-Earth space are increasingly vulnerable to space weather disturbances, such as solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and high-speed solar wind streams, which degrade communications, destabilize attitude control, and accelerate orbital decay. These disturbances directly threaten mission continuity, constellation availability, and space asset survivability. Current protective approaches rely primarily on ground-based alerts and lack integration with broader space domain awareness, which results in programmed reactive protocols that are often initiated too late to prevent performance degradation and asset loss. The HELIO project addresses this gap by turning space-weather forecasts …
Precise Stellar Age Constraints And Habitable Zone Evolution In Exoplanet Systems, Grace Henry
Precise Stellar Age Constraints And Habitable Zone Evolution In Exoplanet Systems, Grace Henry
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Accurate stellar ages are fundamental to interpreting the evolutionary histories of habitable zone (HZ) planets. Because stellar luminosity evolves over time, HZ boundaries migrate outward, meaning that present-day HZ planets may have experienced very different irradiation environments earlier in their evolution. Accurate ages are therefore required to estimate HZ residence times and place planetary habitability in an evolutionary context. We use the Bayesian Analysis of Stellar Evolution with nine parameters (BASE-9) code to constrain ages and masses for exoplanet host stars with planets located in the HZ. Our sample includes single stars with effective temperatures of 4475–7200 K that host …
Tess Study Of Wolf-Rayet Stars In The Large Magellanic Cloud, Benjamin Katz, Kassidy Myers, Bailey Wolf, Anthony Fabrega, William Punches
Tess Study Of Wolf-Rayet Stars In The Large Magellanic Cloud, Benjamin Katz, Kassidy Myers, Bailey Wolf, Anthony Fabrega, William Punches
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
TESS Study of Wolf-Rayet Stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud Wolf-Rayet (WR) stars are massive and rare stars whose evolution is mainly changed by stellar winds or binary interactions. In a lot of cases, WR stars are found in binary systems with a companion star, often an O-type star, which can help astronomers find the mass and other properties of the WR star. The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), located about 50 kpc from the Milky Way, has a lower metallicity than the Milky Way which makes it a useful place to study Wolf-Rayet stars. For this project, we will study …
Unveiling Stellar Core Depletion In Ngc 4649 With Jwst Nircam, Sydney Krause
Unveiling Stellar Core Depletion In Ngc 4649 With Jwst Nircam, Sydney Krause
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Galaxies are considered to have depleted cores when the central region’s concentration of stars is lower than typical, a feature linked to supermassive black hole formation and vital in galaxy evolution studies. In this project, “Unveiling Stellar Core Depletion in NGC 4649 with JWST NIRCam”, Space-based archival data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) was utilized for several forms of analysis. Initial analysis involved accessing these images via SAO DS9, an astrophysics software for viewing and manipulating files. These images were analyzed using Photoutils, a Python based coding package, part of the Astropy extension. To …
Modeling Doppler-Shifted Solar Spectra From Simulated Asteroidal Dust Populations Using Orbital Evolution Codes, Skylar G. Butler, Jarrett Dieterle
Modeling Doppler-Shifted Solar Spectra From Simulated Asteroidal Dust Populations Using Orbital Evolution Codes, Skylar G. Butler, Jarrett Dieterle
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
We investigate how orbital properties of interplanetary dust particles produce Doppler-shifted solar absorption lines using synthetic spectra generated from particle outputs of a numerical orbital evolution code. The code is based on the Ipatov dynamical model, written in Fortran and using the SWIFT integration package to track the evolution of dust particles originating from asteroid and comet populations. The program reads input files containing particle orbital elements and heliocentric positions, along with planetary parameters and integration settings, and computes the time evolution of particle trajectories under gravitational perturbations. The resulting particle states are then used to generate synthetic spectra by …
Ngc 4374 With Jwst/Nircam: A Central Structural Analysis Revealing A Depleted Core And Agn, Elizabeth Crevinston
Ngc 4374 With Jwst/Nircam: A Central Structural Analysis Revealing A Depleted Core And Agn, Elizabeth Crevinston
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
We use James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) F150W imaging to study the central regions of massive elliptical galaxies, focusing on their partially depleted cores. These cores are thought to form when a binary supermassive black hole (SMBH) ejects stars from the central regions through dynamical three-body interactions. After the binary coalesces, gas accretion onto the newly formed SMBH can trigger a compact active galactic nucleus (AGN), which plays a key role in regulating star formation and shaping galaxy structure. With JWST NIRCam, we extracted the surface brightness profile of NGC 4374, a giant elliptical galaxy in …
Out Of This World: An Exoplanetary Workshop, Monica Storss, Bart Kuipers
Out Of This World: An Exoplanetary Workshop, Monica Storss, Bart Kuipers
ELO (un)supervised 2026
The workshop investigates how scientific constraints can productively defamiliarize human experience and create new frameworks for creativity and expression. Participants will produce original work while considering broader questions about environment, perception, and cultural formation in speculative contexts, and how the arts, sciences, and technology inform each other in relational multiplicities. This generative workshop explores how astronomical data from confirmed exoplanets can generate new poetic forms and linguistic constraints. Participants will examine how exoplanetary conditions can shape language, metaphor, and narrative structure. We'll develop from writing exercises that respond to non-terrestrial physical parameters: alternative light spectra, gravitational variations, and atmospheric compositions. …
Interacting Dark Energy Models And The Cosmic Coincidence Problem, Gunner W. Hodges
Interacting Dark Energy Models And The Cosmic Coincidence Problem, Gunner W. Hodges
ATU Scholars Symposium
Cosmological models are a tool used to understand the mysterious nature of dark energy and dark matter by predicting how these dark sector components have shaped the expansion of the universe. The cosmic coincidence problem stems from the present day densities of dark energy and matter sharing very similar magnitudes when previously we expect a much larger difference in orders of magnitude. The current best-fit model, ΛCDM , assumes dark energy is non-interacting; however, assuming that dark energy instead does interact could serve to alleviate this cosmic tension. We define an interaction where we relate the density of dark energy …
Energy Scaling And Frequency Ratios Of Particles And Constants, Alison Christina Menzmer, Donald Chakeres, Vola Andrianarijaona
Energy Scaling And Frequency Ratios Of Particles And Constants, Alison Christina Menzmer, Donald Chakeres, Vola Andrianarijaona
Campus Research Month
We are exploring quantum aspects of various physical quantities (including Bohr radius, Rydberg constant, Planck time, and Hubble constant) and mass energies of elementary particles (including electron, neutron, and quarks). We express all physical units in an energy equivalence in Hertz, normalized to 1 Hz. Furthermore, the logarithms of these normalized energies are scaled by the logarithm of a chosen particle, which allows the generation of an Arrhenius plot exhibiting numerical structures. Our results presented in this poster show that the proton is a good candidate for an Arrhenius plot with partial fractions (1 + 1/n) and (1 - 1/n).
Constraining The Impact Threat From Small Bodies In Near Earth And Cislunar Space, Skylar G. Butler, Jarrett Dieterle, Henry Sanders, Aiden Kelleher
Constraining The Impact Threat From Small Bodies In Near Earth And Cislunar Space, Skylar G. Butler, Jarrett Dieterle, Henry Sanders, Aiden Kelleher
Student Research Symposium (SRS)
Understanding and mitigating the impact threat posed by small bodies in near-Earth and cislunar space is vital for planetary defense, spacecraft safety, and sustainable space operations. This research integrates dynamical evolution modeling, synthetic observations, and reprocessed infrared data to assess the origins and potential hazards of debris from young asteroid families. By modeling the trajectories and orbital evolution of fragments from the Datura, Emilkowalski, 1992 YC2, Lucascavin (Nesvorný & Vokrouhlický, 2006), and Veritas (Nesvorný et al., 2003) families, we constrain how these sources contribute to near-Earth debris populations. Reprocessing Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) data with Fourier-filtering techniques reveals fine-structure variations …
Solar Wind–Magnetosphere Coupling During The September 2025 Cme: Multi-Spacecraft Analysis Using Mms And Omni Data, Skylar G. Butler, Margret Stanley
Solar Wind–Magnetosphere Coupling During The September 2025 Cme: Multi-Spacecraft Analysis Using Mms And Omni Data, Skylar G. Butler, Margret Stanley
Student Research Symposium (SRS)
A sequence of two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) impacted Earth in early September 2025, producing consecutive geomagnetic disturbances. The first CME, launched on 31 August 2025 and observed as a halo in SOHO/LASCO imagery, reached Earth on 1 September (~20:45 UTC), generating a clear interplanetary shock. OMNI 1-min solar-wind data show a sudden rise in |B| from ≈ 5 nT to > 25 nT, proton density and velocity increases (≈ 350 → 600 km s⁻¹), and a southward IMF Bz interval that drove enhanced coupling. The Kyoto Dst index recorded a sudden storm commencement followed by a minimum of −75 nT …
How Hidden Companions Skew Stellar Ages: A Binary-Inclusive Analysis Of Ngc 2168, Skylar G. Butler
How Hidden Companions Skew Stellar Ages: A Binary-Inclusive Analysis Of Ngc 2168, Skylar G. Butler
Student Research Symposium (SRS)
We expand upon our previous analysis of NGC 2168 (M35), which investigated the precision of isochrone-based age determination for individual main-sequence stars using photometric modeling. Building on that earlier framework, we now assess how inferred stellar ages change when each object is modeled under the assumption that it may possess an unresolved binary companion. Using post burn in posterior samples from the same dataset, we computed the mean Stage 3 ages for more than 3,000 cluster members with binaries turned on, allowing a direct comparison to our prior results with binaries turned off. The resulting age distribution peaks near 2.1 …
Modeling The Secondary Catastrophic Disruption Of The Veritas Family, Jarrett Dieterle, Skylar G. Butler, Aiden Kelleher
Modeling The Secondary Catastrophic Disruption Of The Veritas Family, Jarrett Dieterle, Skylar G. Butler, Aiden Kelleher
Student Research Symposium (SRS)
The Veritas asteroid family, located in the outer main belt, is believed to have formed from the catastrophic breakup of a parent body approximately 8.3 million years ago (e.g., Nesvorný et al., 2003). Larger fragments remained in the main belt, while smaller particles evolved inward under radiation forces, forming a toroidal dust structure observable in infrared data as paired bands. Previous studies (e.g., Dermott et al., 2001) have shown that these bands can be linked to their parent families and modeled from their initial disruptions. We propose that the 10° dust bands associated with Veritas may record evidence of a …
Building The Erau Solar Telescope: Advancing Heliophysics Research And Education Through Optical Innovation, Erin Abraham, Sarah Hoover, Skylar G. Butler, Margret Stanley, Gwynlyn Hannah
Building The Erau Solar Telescope: Advancing Heliophysics Research And Education Through Optical Innovation, Erin Abraham, Sarah Hoover, Skylar G. Butler, Margret Stanley, Gwynlyn Hannah
Student Research Symposium (SRS)
The new Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Solar Telescope represents a campus-wide collaboration to design and install a high-resolution solar observatory. The ERAU solar telescope, aiming for first light by Summer 2026, will integrate research-grade instrumentation, student training opportunities, and expand public engagement with the ERAU observatory. The telescope is housed within a 2.3-meter refurbished dome structure whose electrical and structural systems are being upgraded to support automated dome rotation and environmental stabilization. The optical design features a multi-element lens and mirror assembly optimized for a 1° field of view. The optical assembly includes a downport centered in the dome that …