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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Angela Karen Speck is a Professor of Astrophysics and the Chair of the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She works on infrared astronomy and the study of space dust. She is a popular science communicator, and was co-chair of the National Total Solar Eclipse Task Force.
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Published Works
- Massive-Star Supernovae as Major Dust Factories (2006) (158)
- Dust features in the 10-mu m infrared spectra of oxygen-rich evolved stars (2000) (151)
- Absorption and reflection infrared spectra of MgO and other diatomic compounds (2003) (148)
- The SAGE-Spec Spitzer Legacy Program: The Life Cycle of Dust and Gas in the Large Magellanic Cloud (2010) (141)
- The nature of the silicon carbide in carbon star outflows (1997) (83)
- Water Ice, Silicate, and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emission Featuresin the Infrared Space Observatory Spectrum of the Carbon-richPlanetary Nebula CPD –56°8032 (1999) (76)
- A “FIREWORK” OF H2 KNOTS IN THE PLANETARY NEBULA NGC 7293 (THE HELIX NEBULA) (2009) (56)
- Large-Scale Extended Emission around the Helix Nebula: Dust, Molecules, Atoms, and Ions (2002) (56)
- SILICON CARBIDE ABSORPTION FEATURES: DUST FORMATION IN THE OUTFLOWS OF EXTREME CARBON STARS (2008) (55)
- THE MASS-LOSS RETURN FROM EVOLVED STARS TO THE LARGE MAGELLANIC CLOUD. II. DUST PROPERTIES FOR OXYGEN-RICH ASYMPTOTIC GIANT BRANCH STARS (2010) (54)
- Optical properties of silicon carbide for astrophysical applications - I. New laboratory infrared reflectance spectra and optical constants (2008) (53)
- Detection of a Far-Infrared Bow Shock Nebula around R Hya: The First MIRIAD Results (2006) (52)
- An Introduction to the Physics of Interstellar Dust (2008) (50)
- Circumstellar and interstellar material in the CO3 chondrite ALHA77307: An isotopic and elemental investigation (2012) (49)
- Discovery of Extreme Carbon Stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud (2008) (48)
- The Effect of Stellar Evolution on SiC Dust Grain Sizes (2005) (47)
- Two Subclasses of Proto-Planetary Nebulae: Model Calculations (2002) (46)
- Processing of Presolar Grains around Post-Asymptotic Giant Branch Stars: Silicon Carbide as the Carrier of the 21 Micron Feature (2004) (45)
- Astromineralogy of the 13 μm Feature in the Spectra of Oxygen-rich Asymptotic Giant Branch Stars. I. Corundum and Spinel (2006) (42)
- DISORDERED SILICATES IN SPACE: A STUDY OF LABORATORY SPECTRA OF “AMORPHOUS” SILICATES (2011) (42)
- ICE CHEMISTRY IN EMBEDDED YOUNG STELLAR OBJECTS IN THE LARGE MAGELLANIC CLOUD (2009) (34)
- The Multitude of Molecular Hydrogen Knots in the Helix Nebula (2005) (33)
- Discovery of Parsec-sized Dust Shells around AFGL 2688 and AFGL 618 (2000) (33)
- The 10 μm Feature of M-Type Stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud and the Dust Condensation Sequence (2005) (33)
- OPTICAL CONSTANTS OF SILICON CARBIDE FOR ASTROPHYSICAL APPLICATIONS. II. EXTENDING OPTICAL FUNCTIONS FROM INFRARED TO ULTRAVIOLET USING SINGLE-CRYSTAL ABSORPTION SPECTRA (2009) (32)
- Detached shells as tracers of asymptotic giant branch-interstellar medium bow shocks (2006) (32)
- Molecular Hydrogen in the Ring Nebula: Clumpy Photodissociation Regions (2003) (32)
- Knots in the Helix Nebula found in H2 (2009) (30)
- THE CURIOUS CONUNDRUM REGARDING SULFUR ABUNDANCES IN PLANETARY NEBULAE (2012) (29)
- The SiC Problem: Astronomical and Meteoritic Evidence (1999) (29)
- Challenging the Carbon Star Dust Condensation Sequence: Anarchist C Stars (2006) (29)
- THE DUST PROPERTIES OF TWO HOT R CORONAE BOREALIS STARS AND A WOLF–RAYET CENTRAL STAR OF A PLANETARY NEBULA: IN SEARCH OF A POSSIBLE LINK (2011) (28)
- The Unusual Spitzer Spectrum of the Carbon Star IRAS 04496–6958: A Different Condensation Sequence in the LMC? (2006) (28)
- A TEMPORAL STUDY OF THE OXYGEN-RICH PULSATING VARIABLE ASYMPTOTIC GIANT BRANCH STAR, T Cep: INVESTIGATION ON DUST FORMATION AND DUST PROPERTIES (2011) (26)
- The Dust Ring of Luminous Blue Variable Candidate HD 168625: Infrared Observations and Model Calculations (2003) (25)
- VLT/near-infrared integral field spectrometer observations of molecular hydrogen lines in the knots of the planetary nebula NGC 7293 (the Helix Nebula) (2007) (23)
- The Cosmic Crystallinity Conundrum: Clues from IRAS 17495–2534 (2008) (20)
- Infrared laboratory absorbance spectra of olivine: using classical dispersion analysis to extract peak parameters (2010) (20)
- UIR Bands in Carbon Star Spectra (1997) (17)
- The interface between the stellar wind and interstellar medium around R Cassiopeiae revealed by far-infrared imaging (2009) (17)
- PROBING THE “30 μm” FEATURE: LESSONS FROM EXTREME CARBON STARS (2013) (15)
- Challenging the identification of nitride dust in extreme carbon star spectra (2006) (13)
- Revisiting astronomical crystalline forsterite in the UV to near-IR (2013) (13)
- Shaping Bipolar Planetary Nebulae: How Mass Loss Leads to Waistline Development (2006) (12)
- Detached shells as tracers of AGB-ISM bow shocks (2006) (11)
- Misconceptions in Astronomy: Before and After a Constructivist Learning Environment (2009) (11)
- Absorption and reflection IR spectra of MgO and other diatomic compounds. (2003) (7)
- Optical Properties and Applications of Silicon Carbide in Astrophysics (2011) (7)
- The nature of silicon carbide: Astronomical observations versus meteoritic evidence (1997) (6)
- Causes of artifacts in the infrared spectra of powders (2000) (6)
- The Mineralogy of Dust Around Evolved Stars (1998) (6)
- BETTER ALTERNATIVES TO “ASTRONOMICAL SILICATE”: LABORATORY-BASED OPTICAL FUNCTIONS OF CHONDRITIC/SOLAR ABUNDANCE GLASS WITH APPLICATION TO HD 161796 (2015) (5)
- Land‐Atmosphere Responses to a Total Solar Eclipse in Three Ecosystems With Contrasting Structure and Physiology (2019) (5)
- SINFONI Observations of Comet-shaped Knots in the Planetary Nebula NGC 7293 (the Helix Nebula) (2008) (3)
- Variable Stars and The Asymptotic Giant Branch: Stellar Pulsations, Dust Production and Mass Loss (2011) (3)
- The Origin of Presolar Silica Grains in AGB Stars (2010) (3)
- IR Spectra of Nano- and Macro-Crystals: the Overriding Importance of Optical Path (2000) (3)
- The Mass Loss Return from Evolved Stars to the Large Magellanic Cloud: Oxygen-Rich Asymptotic Giant Branch Stars (2010) (3)
- Mass Loss History of the AGB star, R Cas (2009) (2)
- Processing of Presolar Grains Around Post-AGB Stars: Silicon Carbide as the Carrier of the ``21'' Micron Feature (2002) (2)
- The messy death of a multiple star system and the resulting planetary nebula as observed by JWST (2022) (2)
- Spatial Distributions of Multiple Dust Components in the PPN/PN Dust Shells (2000) (2)
- Investigating Spatial Distribution of Dust Around SW Vir (2011) (2)
- Modeling Cosmic Dust: How to Use Optical "Constants" (2014) (2)
- Mythbusting Stardust Formation Scenarios: Crystalline Silicates And New Insights Into Oxygen-rich AGB Stars. (2010) (1)
- Observational Evidence for Presolar Grains Around Oxygen-rich Evolved Stars (2000) (1)
- The 11 micron Silicon Carbide Feature in Carbon Star Shells (1996) (1)
- Commentary: The eclipse of a generation (2017) (1)
- Stellar Properties in the Classroom: From Parallax to Radius (2007) (1)
- VizieR Online Data Catalog: IR absorbance spectra of olivine (Pitman+, 2010) (2010) (1)
- 3-D Dynamics of Interactions between Stellar Winds and the Interstellar Medium as Seen by AKARI and Spitzer (2009) (1)
- Spitzer Reveals New Insights into Mass Loss History of Evolved Stars (2010) (1)
- An Interferometrically Derived Sample of Miras with Phase using Spitzer: Paper I – A First Look (2012) (1)
- Multiwavelength Study of Pulsation and Dust Production in Mira Variables Using Optical Interferometry for Constraints (2009) (1)
- Young Children Can Complete Creative, Independent Projects (1986) (1)
- Silicate and ice emission bands in the ISO spectrum of the PAH-emitting carbon-rich planetary nebula CPD-56°8032 (1999) (1)
- Assessment of Teaching Methods and Critical Thinking in a Course for Science Majors (2014) (1)
- The SMC as a probe of dust in the early Universe (GTO) (2008) (0)
- Mini-Journals: Incorporating Inquiry, Quantitative Skills and Writing into Homework Assignments for Geochemistry and Planetary Science (2011) (0)
- Comparing Carbon Dust Grain Types from the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud (2010) (0)
- Impact of Spatial and Social Presence on Learning in Virtual Learning Environments (2008) (0)
- SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ALUMINA OXIDES AS STAR DUST ANALOGS (2022) (0)
- VizieR Online Data Catalog: IR spectra of oxygen-rich evolved stars (Speck+, 2000) (2000) (0)
- Computer-Based Simulation: Stimulating Learning in Astronomy (2008) (0)
- IRAS 17495-2534: A Symbiotic Star with Crystalline Silicates or Evidence of Crystalline Silicates in the ISM? (2007) (0)
- Understanding Extreme Carbon Stars: Condensation Temperature, Grain Sizes, and Silicon Carbide Absorption (2007) (0)
- Far Infrared Observations Of Oxygen Rich AGB Stars Using ISOHOT Imaging (2008) (0)
- The Evolution of Molecular Hydrogen in Planetary Nebulae (2004) (0)
- Radiation Driven-Dust Hydrodynamics in Late-Phase Agb Stars (2020) (0)
- Modeling the Effect of Pulsation on the Dust Spectrum of Carbon Star V Cyg. (2012) (0)
- RECALESCENCE IN SILICATE MELTS: APPLICATIONS TO CIRCUMSTELLAR DUST GRAINS, LAVA FOUNTAINS AND LAVA FLOWS (2021) (0)
- Unidentified infrared bands and the formation of PAHs around carbon stars (2008) (0)
- The Mineralogical Evolution of Silicate Dust in Interstellar Environments (1999) (0)
- R Sculptoris Pulsation and Effect on Dust Formation (2021) (0)
- Challenging the Identification of Silicon Nitride Dust in Extreme Carbon Stars (2006) (0)
- Spitzer Sage/lmc Observations Of Extreme Carbon Stars As A Probe Of Carbon-rich Stardust Properties (2012) (0)
- Investigation of Mid-infrared Dust Spectral Features of Oxygen-rich AGB Star (2019) (0)
- Analyzing Dust Spectra Of Oxygen-rich Agb Stars Using Spatially Resolved Spectroscopy. (2011) (0)
- An Exploratory Study of Affordances of CLEA Interface in Astronomy Laboratory Simulation (2008) (0)
- Synthesis and characterization of amorphous astrominerals (2008) (0)
- Bringing Science Public Outreach to Elementary Schools (2012) (0)
- Mizzou Student Astronomical Society - benefiting everyone (2014) (0)
- Lust for rusty dust: An investigation of MgFeOs around AGB stars with a 13m feature [abstract] (2007) (0)
- Silicon carbide: a case study in the astrophysics of stardust. (2004) (0)
- Structure of H\_2 molecular knots in the Helix and Dumbbell nebulae (2011) (0)
- Author Correction: The messy death of a multiple star system and the resulting planetary nebula as observed by JWST (2023) (0)
- Episodic mass loss on the timescale of thermal pulses: Radiative transfer modeling [abstract] (2003) (0)
- Reaching to the Star (2014) (0)
- Silicon Carbide as the Carrier of the 21μm Feature (2003) (0)
- Silicate and ice emission bands in the ISO spectrum of the PAH-emitting carbon-rich planetary nebula CPD-56 degrees 8032 (1999) (0)
- The Effect Of Stellar Pulsation Cycles On Dust Formation: A Temporal Study Of Mid‐infrared Spectrum Of O‐rich AGB Star, T Cep (2009) (0)
- Radiative Transfer Modeling of the Extended Dust Shell of AFGL 618 (2005) (0)
- High resolution molecular hydrogen imaging of the Ring Nebula (2003) (0)
- Circumstellar Dust around Mira Variables and the Importance of Maser Emission: Preliminary Results (2019) (0)
- Radiative Transfer Modeling of Periodic Mass-Loss Enhancement During the AGB Phase (2003) (0)
- Big, Bumpy Dust Shells Around Protoplanetary Nebulae (2001) (0)
- Pah Formation: 3.3 And 11.3 μm Data (2009) (0)
- The curious conundrum regarding sulfur and oxygen abundances in planetary nebulae (2011) (0)
- 3D Virtual Reality for Teaching Astronomy (2012) (0)
- Radiative transfer modeling of low to intermediate mass stars [abstract] (2007) (0)
- Inclusive Design for Learning - Making Your Classroom Accessible (2013) (0)
- ISOPHOT Observations of Protoplanetary Nebulae (2001) (0)
- Formation of Presolar Crystalline Silicates: The Effect of 26Al (2002) (0)
- Mass-loss History of a 'typical' AGB Star, Mira, Using Far-Infrared Imaging Photometry (2012) (0)
- VizieR Online Data Catalog: SAGE-Spec Spitzer legacy program (Kemper+, 2010) (2010) (0)
- The Relationship Between the Dust Condensation Sequence for Oxygen-rich Circumstellar Environments and the C/O Ratio (2010) (0)
- Spitzer-IRS Spectroscopic Studies of Oxygen-Rich Asymptotic Giant Branch Star and Red Supergiant Star Dust Properties (2015) (0)
- Kepler's Laws in an Introductory Astronomy Laboratory: The Influence of a Computer-based Simulation Used With Multiple Variables (2009) (0)
- Observations of the 11 μm Silicon Carbide Feature in Carbon Star Shells (2000) (0)
- PAH Formation around Carbon Stars and the Limit of the Hot Companion (2009) (0)
- MIPS Infrared Imaging of AGB Dustshells (MIRIAD): tracing mass-loss histories in the extremely large shells around evolved stars (2005) (0)
- The effect of continuum elimination in identifying circumstellar dust around Mira (2021) (0)
- Tie Breaking Spectra of the Dusty Bow Shock Near R Hya (2009) (0)
- Modeling circumstellar dust around low-mass-loss rate carbon-rich AGB stars (2019) (0)
- Understanding S Stars by C/O Ratios and s-Process Element Abundances (2011) (0)
- Can dust and molecules explain the sulphur anomaly in planetary nebulae (2010) (0)
- Astronomy in Sustainable Energy: A New Approach to Make It Matter (2012) (0)
- Mineralogy of Dust Around Oxygen-rich Evolved Stars (2001) (0)
- Temperature and Compositional Effects on Spectral Features of the Olivine Minerals (2011) (0)
- Circumstellar Dust around Oxygen-Rich Mira Variables with Maser Emission (2020) (0)
- Evolution of Molecular Gas and the Origin of Cometary Knots in Planetary Nebulae (2005) (0)
- Practicing for 2023 and 2024: What the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force Learned from the "Great American Eclipse" of 2017 (2017) (0)
- Laboratory Spectra of Glassy Silicates for the Comparison to Astrophysical Environments (2010) (0)
- Studying the Effect of C/O Ratio on Dust around Carbon Star (2011) (0)
- The SAGE-Spec Spitzer Legacy programme: the life-cycle of dust and gas in the Large Magellanic Cloud – Point source classification I and A. N. Wilkins 7 (2011) (0)
- Comparative Studies of the Dust around Red Supergiant and Oxygen-Rich Asymptotic Giant Branch Stars in the Local Universe (2015) (0)
- Spitzer/MIPS Imaging of the Extremely Extended Dust Shell(s) around R Hya (2006) (0)
- “Silicates in Space” (2015) (0)
- Using Classical Dispersion Analysis to Extract Peak Parameters, Optical Constants from IR Lab Absorbance Spectra: Olivine (2009) (0)
- RECALESCENCE DURING CRYSTALLIZATION OF STARDUST: RESOLUTION OF THE AMORPHOUS INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM PARADOX (2017) (0)
- Microwaves in the heavens [abstract] (2007) (0)
- Guided Versus Unguided Learning: Which One To Choose? (2011) (0)
- Water Ice, Silicate and PAH Emission Features in the ISO Spectrum of the Carbon-rich Planetary Nebul (1999) (0)
- Understanding The Conditions For Crystalline Silicate Formation: Lessons From An Obscured AGB Star (2008) (0)
- Stardust: observational evidence of mass-loss processes in the history of the Egg Nebula. (2004) (0)
- The Nature and Origin of Molecular Knots in Planetary Nebulae (2005) (0)
- Observing the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse (2017) (0)
- The Fitting of the Broad 8-21 Micron Feature of O-Rich AGB Stars with the Summation of Two Gaussian Curves (2014) (0)
- The Dust Ring of LBV Candidate HD 168625 (2002) (0)
- An Exploration of the Dust Spectral Features of the Carbon-Rich Star V Cyg Through Time and Space (2013) (0)
- Supernovae and the Origin of Dust in Galaxies (2004) (0)
- J un 2 01 5 Better Alternative to “ Astronomical Silicate ” : Laboratory-Based Optical Functions of Chondritic / Solar Abundance Glass With Application to HD 161796 (0)
- Near-IR and BIMA CO Observations of the Red Rectangle (2002) (0)
- HST Study of the Molecular Gas in Planetary Nebulae (2005) (0)
- Spitzer-IRS Spectroscopic Studies of the Properties of Dust from Oxygen-Rich Asymptotic Giant Branch and Red Supergiant Stars (2014) (0)
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