Among other things, it helps astronomers determine distances, rotation velocities, and hydrogen densities in distant galaxies. The data helps to support research completed with the Infrared Astronomical Satellite and provide a comparison of luminosity-linewidth and supernovae Ia distance scales. As a volunteer researcher, T.S.S. is continuing work on this project during the school year. In addition, selected high school students will assist in completing the data reduction for these galaxies. In any science education program whether it be elementary school or college, it is crucial that students be provided the opportunity to experience science rather than to simply be told about it.
Science is a vehicle by which humans contribute to the understanding of the universe.
This poster will explore the astronomical journey taken by these students as well as the pedagogical destination.