John Biretta
Cosmic Origins Spectrograph / Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph -- Instrument Scientist at Space Telescope Science Institute | Baltimore City County, Maryland, United States
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John Biretta serves as an Instrument Scientist at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), where he plays a pivotal role in the calibration and operational support of the Hubble Space Telescope's advanced instruments, including the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) and the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS). With a robust background in optics and image processing, John is instrumental in ensuring that these sophisticated instruments deliver high-quality data for astronomical research.
One of his key achievements includes the development of a software package designed to address the challenges posed by the aging STIS CCD detector, specifically its declining charge transfer efficiency. Collaborating with a programmer, John created an automated solution that performs pixel-based corrections for trailed images, effectively restoring the photometry and astrometry of STIS CCD images and spectra. This innovation was recognized by NASA as a significant accomplishment for STScI in 2015, underscoring John's commitment to enhancing the scientific output of Hubble's instruments.
In addition to his technical expertise, John provides comprehensive observer support, guiding researchers through the intricacies of pre- and post-observation processes. His contributions include offering expert instrument advice, conducting feasibility assessments, and performing technical reviews of proposals, ensuring that observation plans maintain data integrity and align with the capabilities of Hubble's instruments. With a skill set that encompasses telescope operations, polarimetry, and programming languages such as Fortran and IDL, John Biretta continues to be a vital asset to the astronomical community, facilitating groundbreaking discoveries through the Hubble Space Telescope.
Cosmic Origins Spectrograph / Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph -- Instrument Scientist at Space Telescope Science Institute in January 2013 to Present
Wide Field Camera 3 -- Instrument Scientist at Space Telescope Science Institute in January 2011 to January 2013
Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 -- Instrument Scientist / Technical Lead / Team Lead at Space Telescope Science Institute in January 1995 to January 2010
Wide-Field / Planetary Camera -- Instrument Scientist at Space Telescope Science Institute in January 1992 to January 1995
Jansky Fellow at National Radio Astronomy Observatory in January 1989 to January 1992
CfA Fellow at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in January 1986 to January 1989
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Caltech, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), October 1979 to October 1986
Thomas More University, Bachelor’s Degree, October 1975 to October 1979
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Physics
Astronomy
Observational Astronomy
Radio Astronomy
Project Management
Technical Documentation
Telescope
CCDs
Optics
Electronics
Polarimetry
Image Processing
IRAF
AIPS
Zemax
Fortran
IDL programming
Python
Tcl-Tk
HTML Scripting
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John Biretta works for Space Telescope Science Institute
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John Biretta is Cosmic Origins Spectrograph / Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph -- Instrument Scientist
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John Biretta's phone (301) ***-*315
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