Theodore Grosson
PhD Student
Theodore is interested in the tools necessary to carry out high-quality observations of the universe. They are currently developing a novel spectroscopic telescope design that consists of an array of small primary mirrors in place of single large mirrors. This offers a cost-effective alternative to oversubscribed large telescopes, which will allow detailed studies of faint objects which require long exposure times. Theodore is interested in using this design to study the properties of dwarf galaxies beyond the Local Group, which are some of the most diffuse objects in the night sky. Theodore also has experience working with several different detector systems. They have carried out on-sky testing of 96,000 fps single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) arrays, they developed and tested a custom readout mode for HxRG infrared detectors which suppresses atmospheric emission lines for their MSc thesis at UVic, and they assisted in characterization of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Commissioning Camera as an undergraduate at Rice University.
They also led development of the
TIPs for Astronomers website.
Read the TIPs Project Description here
