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The way the list of requirements for PhD admission is getting longer in some places, soon students will need a PhD to apply for PhD admission

Sunsets are magical.... Sunsets on Mauna Kea, simply ethereal. And I'm glad that I got to watch it with my family.

Very happy to announce that my program to search for directly-imaged planets around 'accelerating stars' with SCExAO on the Subaru Telescope was officially selected for funding by the National Science Foundation.! You can read our plan here: arxiv.org/abs/2409.06773 🧵

C/2023 A3 by Michael Mattiazzo posted on Space Weather dot com; taken Sept. 17, 2024 19:25 UTC from Swan Hill, Australia at the start of nautical twilight (sun 12 deg. below horizon). C-11 RASA. Note faint tail pointing down-right.

Reposting Jessie's announcement. I was a part of the 2024 cohort of #ExoExplorers and it was one of the most valuable experiences I've had a grad student. Happy to answer any questions!

From Maria Vincent (@themariavincent.bsky.social): This bite summarizes results from a recent study that explores the possibilities of the formation of planetary systems composed solely of minor planets. 🔭✨️ astrobites.org/2024/10/01/plu…

From Magnus L'Argent: At the foot of Table Mountain, astronomers keep dark and quiet skies on the table. 🔭✨️ astrobites.org/2024/10/01/iau…

One September highlight was getting to revisit my alma mater UCLA after 4 years. I got to walk down the memory lane of college years and relive some moments from 8 years when I started there as a freshman, while getting my sister, a new Bruin, excited about college #GoBruins

I’m happy to announce that my first paper focused on analyzing SCExAO/CHARIS spectropolarimetry of the AB Aurigae system is now up on ArXiv! arxiv.org/abs/2410.11939

sorry this AI paper still has me absolutely floundering—trusting AI to develop mechanical parts, doing any part of optical or mechanical design, for what is going to be the most expensive NASA space-based mission in the coming 30+ years, that multiple generations of astronomers

Random thought out of everything buzzing in my head while attending a talk in the Keck SSC meeting Work, news, and social media has been stressful lately- political conversations, questions about immigration are not always easy to navigate hopefully things turn out just ok!

Honestly... idk how to feel. And idk if I can talk about it. Alright, gonna go back to being away from twitter

Just like most folks, I'm migrating to bluesky as well. This Twitter handle won't be deleted, and I'm grateful for how it has helped me build connections. My bluesky handle is Maria Vincent (@themariavincent.bsky.social).bsky.social, so see you there 🦋 Comment below your handles so I can follow you :)

ALMA data reduction party for polarization in March 2025! Go go go! There's nothing like getting help from a bunch of experts at once, and polarization is especially tricky to handle! science.nrao.edu/facilities/alm…

Music inspired by a visit to Griffith Observatory (Griffith Observatory)!

Pretty thankful to soak in this view at work every day... knowing that my work will have made a difference to two of the telescopes on this beautiful and sacred mountain. Happy Thanksgiving! #Grateful #Thanksgiving

The best Community Note I've seen in a long time.

Global geopolitics lately has been looking very interesting. One of my new year plans ('resolutions' make it sound too real) is to be better updated on world news and understand the implications of new policies, sanctions, and elections on astronomy research and development.

Late #MerryChristmas from home! Hope the holidays have brought some good cheer and break from the mundane hustle and stress.

I'm happy to share this paper by Steward Observatory, University of Arizona PhD student Gabe Weible on an intriguing substellar companion in the Pleiades! Few such objects are known, and understanding the orbit of HII 1348B helps to piece together its method of formation. arxiv.org/abs/2501.16429