Thomas J. Balonek at Colgate since 1985 Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Professor Balonek is an observational astronomer interested in compact extragalactic objects, active galaxies and supernovae. His studies include measurements at optical and radio wavelengths of the variable emission from quasars and active galactic nuclei. His observational projects have utilized many of the major national radio and optical telescopes, as well as the Colgate “Foggy Bottom” Observatory telescope and CCD electronic camera system.

Research interests: Quasar variability, Asteroids

Astronomy Department 

• Ph. D., University of Massachusetts
• M.A., University of Massachusetts
• B.A., Cornell University

Address:
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346

Office: 151 Lathrop Hall
Phone: (315) 228-7767
FAX: (315) 228-7187

EMail: tbalonek@mail.colgate.edu

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