BEAR Team Observations of Exoplanets, Asteroid 2343 Siding Spring, and Supernova ASASSN-16ad

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Abstract

In September 2015, Bridgewater State University was awarded a MA NASA Space Grant to run a 1-year pilot observing program: the BSU Experimental Astrophysics Research (BEAR) Team. Since that time, the ten official student participants have observed multiple exoplanets, asteroid 2343 Siding Spring, and Supernova ASASSN-16ad among other targets, such as mystery star KIC 8462852 and various galaxies and nebulae. We present preliminary light curves of the photometry targets and some astrophotography.

*Supported by MASGC

Authors

  • Jamie Kern

    • Bridgewater State University

  • Martina Arndt

    • Bridgewater State University

  • Samantha Boni

    • Bridgewater State University

  • Amanda Coughlin

    • Bridgewater State University

  • Jon del'Etoile

    • Bridgewater State University

  • Adam Gustafson

    • Bridgewater State University

  • Shane Johnson

    • Bridgewater State University

  • Daniel LaBrecque

    • Bridgewater State University

  • Maria Patrone

    • Bridgewater State University