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SASAKI Minoru
SASAKI Minoru
- Affiliation
- Organization for Liberal Arts Education
- Job rank
- Associate Professor
- Position
Researcher Information
Area of expertise
Astrophysics, Geological Education, Computer Use Education
Courses in charge
Computer Practicing I/II, the Law of Nature, Earth and Nature, Programming I/II, Basic Exercise
Educational background
1982. 3 Graduated from Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University
1984. 3 Master's degree in Astrophysics, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
1990. 3 Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University Graduate School
Acquired degree
Doctor of Science
Affiliated Society
Japan Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union, Information Processing Society, Computer Usage Education Council
Research Keywords
Current research theme
"Astrophysics and Observation of Extracellular Banks"
Observational study of galaxies:
Observational studies of the structure and star-generating activities of Magellan irregular galaxies and active galaxies. The observed wavelength range is mainly optical and near-infrared regions.
Design and development of 3D spectrometers:
Design and development of spectrometers using microlens array multiple pupil spectroscopy.
Main research results and activities
・"Molecular cloud complexes in the Magellanic irregular galaxy NGC 4449" Sasaki et al. 1990, Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
・"Optical spectra of the supernova 1994I in M51 around the maximum light phase" Sasaki et al. 1994, Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
・"Emission Line Velocity Field of the Magellanic Irregular Galaxy NGC 4449" Sasaki et al. 1997, Dwarf Galaxies: Probes for Galaxy Formation and Evolution
・"Kyoto tridimensional spectrograph II: progress", Sugai et al. 2000, Proc. SPIE
・"A Study of the Distribution of Star-forming Regions in Luminous Infrared Galaxies by Means of Halpha Imaging Observations", Hattori et al. 2004, The Astronomical Journal
・"Subarcsecond Structure and Velocity Field of Optical Line-emitting Gas in NGC 1052", Sugai et al. 2005, The Astrophysical Journal
Classes and Seminars
My seminar
In my basic exercise, I will learn how to find materials using libraries and the Internet on the theme of environmental issues, announce what I have investigated, and practice putting them into a report. Presentations will be made in units of individuals and groups.

