Browsing Faculty of Natural Sciences by Subject "astronomy"
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Astronomy for Development – A story from South Africa
(UWC, 2021)In this article we describe the recent history of astronomy in South Africa from the perspective of development. We describe how all major astronomy initiatives have carried a component of development with them, be it ... -
Can Galaxy Evolution Mimic Cosmic Reionization?
(IOP Publishing, 2021)Lyα emitting galaxies are powerful tools to probe the late stages of cosmic reionization. The observed sudden drop in Lyα fraction at z > 6 is often interpreted as a sign of reionization, since the intergalactic medium ... -
A Comparison of deep learning architectures for optical galaxy morphology classification
(International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET), 2021)The classification of galaxy morphology plays a crucial role in understanding galaxy formation and evolution. Traditionally, this process is done manually. The emergence of deep learning techniques has given room for the ... -
Inclusive education and research through African Network of Women in Astronomy and STEM for GIRLS in Ethiopia initiatives
(UWC, 2021)The African Network of Women in Astronomy and STEM for GIRLS in Ethiopia initiatives have been established with aim to strengthen the participation of girls and women in astronomy and science in Africa and Ethiopia. We ...