<2024-11th Digital Universe Colloquium>
Title: Galaxy Classification Using Artificial Intelligence
Speker: Jong-soo Kim (Principal Researcher at Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute)
* Host: Hwang, Chi-Ok
Date/Time: December 5, 2024 (Thurs) 16:00–17:00
Location: Building A(N4), Room 227
Language: English
Below is an abstract of the talk:
Classifying galaxies as spiral or elliptical is a crucial task in understanding galaxy formation and evolution. With the advent of large-scale sky surveys using powerful telescopes, astronomers now have access to an enormous number of galaxy images. However, the sheer volume of these images makes it impossible for humans to visually inspect and classify each one individually. This lecture introduces an AI model designed to classify galaxies. The model utilizes a convolutional neural network architecture to extract features from galaxy images and classify them as either spiral or elliptical. It has achieved high accuracy in galaxy classification and holds significant potential for advancing our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.
**Students interested in the lecture can attend even if they haven't registered, provided there are available seats in the classroom.