I can find the best-fit polynomial function for the array, y = ax^2 + bx + c (where y = voltage output and x = incident temperature), and if I have arrays of data at flat fields captured at known T0, ...

So much is happening in astronomy these days that it’s hard to keep track of the cosmic zoo, much less how each object fits into the overall celestial landscape. Scientists typically organize their ...

Do you have an Internet connection, some free time and a penchant for staring off into space? Then Galaxy Zoo needs you. Among the most ambitious and successful online “citizen science” projects to ...