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Archive Research Program

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I've been involved in many professional development activities and this is by far the best one I've ever done

Chelen Johnson

L1688/Rebull

L1688/Rebull

This team is using Herschel data to look for young stars in L1688.

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Our Participants Talk About NITARP

  • Irvariabbetter

    Real astronomy involves being able to problem solve and think critically, apply process skills, and communicate effectively.

  • Keeton

    For me as an educator, it was really rejuvenating to come out here (and bring a student with) and dive into actual astronomical research.

  • Mike

    [at the 2013 AAS,] I was always struck by the focus on ensuring the data is real and using modeling to create templates when classifying objects or processes.