Rose Paddock ’23, former Student Observatory Manager at Gustavus, had her first first-author publication in the Journal of Double Star Observations. The paper, “Albireo Double Star Observations: A Comparative Study Using Unistellar EV, Meade LX600 (10”) and LX200 (16”) Telescopes,” explores the Albireo double star system and compares different telescope designs to assess their value to the astronomical community. During her time at Gustavus, Rose excelled at studying the night sky, running star parties and outreach events, training new observatory assistants, and making the observatory fully accessible. Co-authored with Dr. Darsa Donelan (Physics) this publication highlights the legacy of her outstanding contributions to astronomy.
Faculty Spotlight: Darsa Donelan
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