Astronomy at the University of Maryland

University of Maryland at College Park
Department of Astronomy
Astronomy Colloquium


Series: Astronomy Colloquium
Date: Wednesday 07-May-2008
Time: 16:00-17:00 (4:00-5:00 pm)
Location: CSS 2400
Speaker: Dr. Debra Meloy Elmegreen (Vassar College)
Title: "Clumpy Galaxies in the Early Universe"

Observations of galaxies out to z~5 in the Hubble Ultra Deep Field reveal unusual clumpy morphologies in addition to spirals and ellipticals. These high redshift galaxies are mostly starburst systems, with star-forming regions 1000 times more massive than in today's galaxies. Many of the clumpy galaxies have thick disks that are half the size of local galaxies and lack bulges and exponential disks; they may grow through merging and accretion, and evolve into today's spirals when the star-forming clumps migrate to the centers or dissolve. Transitions are seen at z~1, when the universe was half its present age.


Colloquia are usually preceded by coffee and followed by an informal reception (both in room CSS 0254). Anyone interested in having lunch or talking with the speaker should contact either of the colloquium coordinators (see below). The hour immediately after lunch will normally be reserved for the speaker to talk to graduate students. Students are urged to contact the coordinator to arrange this.

Request colloquia announcements by e-mail: coll-request@astro.umd.edu
Colloquium Organizer: Andrew Wilson (301) 405-1519

Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.



PARKING ON CAMPUS:

Parking for visitors is available in the Cashier-Attended Parking Lot at the intersection of Paint Branch & Technology Drive. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking lot to the Computer & Space Sciences building.

There are a limited number of parking meters in Lot DD; there are no parking meters in Parking Garage 2. Parking at non-metered spaces in Lot DD and PG2 is free after 4 pm and on weekends.

More information is available from the Department of Campus Parking.


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