Stargazing at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

The 12.2 meter radio telescope at PARI

Abstract

We toured the grounds, learning about radio astronomy, the history of PARI, and stayed the night. At night, our advisor, Dr. David Moffett assisted us in taking astrophotography with some of the telescopes on site.

Date
Apr 8, 2017 2:00 PM — Apr 9, 2017 8:30 AM
Event
Stargazing at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Location
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
1 Pari Dr, Rosman, NC 28772
Ray Garner
Ray Garner
TAMU Astronomy Postdoctoral Researcher

I’m a scientist, Star Wars fan, and amateur photographer raised in Georgia. My research interests include galaxy evolution, star formation, satellite galaxies, and nebular diagnostics.