Who’s moving anyway? Effects of our motion on astronomical measurements

Event Date:
2023-10-16T11:00:00
2023-10-16T12:00:00
Event Location:
Henn 309
Speaker:
Raelyn Sullivan, PhD candidate, UBC (in-person)
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Intended Audience:
Graduate
Local Contact:

Mervyn Chan (mervync@phas.ubc.ca)

**We welcome everyone to this event, from upper-level undergraduate students, post-docs and faculty to the general public. Come join us!**

Event Information:

Abstract

This presentation delves into the effects of our motion through the Universe on our observations. I will discuss the significance of this phenomenon and its relevance in cosmology, including a detailed examination of Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) data and insights from source count studies, notably involving quasars. I will conclude by examining the broader implications of our cosmic motion. 

Add to Calendar 2023-10-16T11:00:00 2023-10-16T12:00:00 Who’s moving anyway? Effects of our motion on astronomical measurements Event Information: Abstract:  This presentation delves into the effects of our motion through the Universe on our observations. I will discuss the significance of this phenomenon and its relevance in cosmology, including a detailed examination of Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) data and insights from source count studies, notably involving quasars. I will conclude by examining the broader implications of our cosmic motion.  Event Location: Henn 309