Chelen Johnson
SIRXS (SEIP IR Excess Survey) : looking for IR excesses around stars found within the Spitzer Enhanced Imaging Products (SEIP) source list.
By far, the most interesting part of my entire NITARP experience is the scientific method applied to the discovery process.
Astronomers, all of whom are scientists, can be personal, funny, and outright social beings.
Real astronomy involves working as a team to find an answer. The NITARP program provides a unique, real-life experience in real astronomy to the teachers and students involved.
