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Gwen Rudie specializes in observational studies of distant galaxies and the diffuse gas which surrounds them—the circumgalactic medium.
Carnegie Astronomers
Dr. Caleb Scharf
Nancy Kanwisher
Ultra-hot lava world has thick atmosphere, upending expectations
Carnegie Science Names Michael Blanton 12th Observatories Director
Postdoc Spotlight: Stella Ocker Explores the Space Between the Stars
I feel passionately about the power of nonprofits to bolster healthy communities.
Postdoctoral alumna Jo Ann Eder is committed to making the world a better place by supporting organizations, like Carnegie, that create and foster STEM learning opportunities for all.
Telescope first: Magellan Adaptive Optics Eyepiece Observing
John Mulchaey Appointed Director of the Carnegie Observatories
Found: Ancient, super-bright quasar with massive black hole
Very Distant Galaxy Cluster Confirmed
Nearby galaxy is a “fossil” from the early universe
Carnegie’s Stephen Shectman Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Distance to nearest galaxy measured
Old Star is “Missing Link” in Galactic Evolution
New discovery sheds light on the ecosystem of young galaxies
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