The End . . . For Now
Hello, dear reader! I have several updates for you: 1. I presented my senior project - watch me explain the beautiful phenomena of outer...


#9: What is dark matter?
Hello, reader. With only a few weeks of the senior project left, I am going to use this week's blog post to discuss the most important...
#8: Galaxy Alignment, Galaxy Clusters, & The Biggest Structures in the Universe
Hello, reader! I'm back from spring break and ready to explore parts of astrophysics related to galaxy orientation. Today I'll be walking...
#7: Project Direction Update
Hello, reader! This update is going to explain the new direction my project is taking. I have many questions that need to be answered. I...
#6: Needs vs. Wants
Hello, reader. It's been a while since I've posted, but I'm back now (and plan to stay on time from now on)! This blog post is not a...


#5: Reading 2D Spectographs Part II
In my previous blog post, I described the first few steps of reading 2D spectrographs. This blog post picks up where I left off, and...


#4: Reading 2D Spectrographs
In my previous posts, I have mentioned that I will be using 2D spectra to find the uncorrected dark matter contents of galaxies. However,...
#3: A Reflection on Academia & Independence
Ever since the third trimester started, I kept asking myself why this project felt so much larger and harder. Theoretically, this project...


#2: Research Process Updates
This update details the more technical aspects of my project I am currently working on. According to Professor Raja, I ought to be able...


#1: Introduction
My name is Sharvani and I am a senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. The goal of my project is to quantify and analyze the effects...