Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Rubin

Email address: rubin@cygnus.arc.nasa.gov
Division: Space Science
Branch: Astrophysics

I study gaseous nebulae and the interstellar medium. I have done research on both young star-forming regions, called H II regions, and planetary nebulae (PNs) that are formed when many stars reach old age. Our Sun is expected to undergo the PN phenomenon in roughly 5 billion years. Some of our recent work is illustrated via the first link below. You are also invited to view the "Great Orion Door Collection". If you find other non-astronomical uses of Orion, please let me know. A future update may then add it to the "door", with appropriate credit to you, for others to enjoy.

• Current Research
• The Great Orion "Door" Collection: Non-astronomical uses of the word `Orion'
  Yes there really is an Orion Door!
• Some of our publications, including those related to the nebulae displayed
• Links to other Orion sites and some other favorite sites
• Official "logo" of this web site

The Great Orion Door Collection including commercial uses of the name "Orion" in no way implies NASA's endorsement of these companies or their products.

Click below to view pictures of me at work (attending astronomical conferences).
1. University of California, Santa Cruz
2. Great Wall of China, China
3. Canberra, Australia

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