Superiority of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) over Steward Observatory (SO) at the University of Arizona

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates the superiority of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory over Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona through observational and modeling evidence, highlighting institutional differences in research engagement.

Contribution

It introduces a novel comparison of LPL and Steward Observatory using observational data and models, emphasizing the impact of graduate student dynamics.

Findings

LPL shows dominance over Steward in observational and modeling metrics.

Steward's decline is linked to the departure of engaging graduate students.

LPL's superiority is demonstrated through multiple lines of evidence.

Abstract

LPL dominance over Steward is demonstrated through several lines of evidence including observations and modelling of previous April Fools day behavior. The decrease in Steward coolness is attributed to the departure of interesting graduate students from Steward that enrolled at LPL.