Cosmic Haystacks

Using Computational Techniques to Identify Quasars with GROND

Expected Completion: Jun 2024

IN PROGRESS…

Updates coming soon!

Overview:

The objective of this research project is to develop a computational system that can distinguish between red-shifted Quasars and visually similar Brown Dwarfs. The system will process astronomical data from the GROND (Gamma Ray Optical Near-Infrared Detector) on the MPG/ESO telescope in La Silla, Chile to produce astrometric solutions that can interface with the Spatial Analysis & Decision Assistance database.

This project was made possible through a research grant from the William E Hixson Foundation, and will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Paulo Afonso.