Dr. Robert H. Rubin

Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Rubin

Email address: robert.h.rubin@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.

There is now a companion Facebook page that provides much more frequent updates of new Orion items. If this link (Facebook page link) does not work, the page can be found by googling "Facebook Orion Door Collection" or by copying this URL (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Orion-Door-Collection/324834770862112) and pasting it in your browser.

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

Click below to view pictures of me at work (and otherwise).
1. University of California, Santa Cruz
2. Great Wall of China, China
3. Canberra, Australia
4. Mountain View, California

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Ian McNabb and Scott Zhuge (2011)
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Last Updated: August 8, 2012

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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.