Monthly Meetings

MONTHLY MEETING

Date: January 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: TAMU Physics Teaching Observatory Classroom, Fishtank Road, College Station, TX
Event open to: General Public
Speaker: Silvana Delgado Andrade
Silvana Delgado Andrade is a PhD candidate at Texas A&M University and a proud Ecuadorian astronomer. Her research focuses on analyzing the dynamics of the most massive nearby galaxies, investigating how physical processes and supermassive black holes shape their evolution. Outside of her research, Silvana is an advocate for education and diversity in STEM, working with various organizations at TAMU. When she’s not studying galaxies, you’ll likely find her climbing walls, as she is also a member of the Texas A&M Climbing Team.
Topic: Cosmic Feasts: A Tale of Galactic Cannibals
Abstract: In this talk, we embark on the 14-billion-year cosmic journey of two massive early-type galaxies that appear similar at first glance but have followed distinct evolutionary paths.

These galaxies’ immense structures have been shaped by unique physical processes, highlighting the diverse ways galaxies grow and evolve. Massive galaxies, also known as cosmic cannibals, gravitationally consume smaller galaxies to build up their mass over time.

We’ll explore some of the evidence astronomers have gathered to illustrate these dramatic and fascinating galactic interactions.

Speaker: Silvana Delgado Andrade