Sathvik
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Deep Space Navigation using X-Ray Pulsars
Python · HEASoft · Bash
Analysed millisecond X-ray pulsars using NASA's NICER mission data using the HEASoft software package, focusing on their role in deep space navigation. Involved in data acquisition, post-processing, bash scripting, timing and spectral analysis.
Image Stacking in Astrophotography
Image Processing · Astrophotography
Processed and stacked astronomical images to improve signal-to-noise ratio and enhance the visibility of faint celestial objects. Tools: Siril, DeepSkyStacker, Sequator, PIPP, Registax, AutoStakkert with Python image processing.
Astrophotography Image Stacking in Siril – Siril Documentation Website
Web Development · Astrophotography · Documentation
Step-by-step guide on astrophotography image stacking in Siril, presented as a website.
BusTrackerr – Live Tracker and Arrival Time Predictor
Web Development
A website for daily commuters of a specific Shivamogga–Manipal–Mangalore express bus.
MSc Physics · MIT Manipal
Sathvik Acharya

Passionate about Physics,

Computer Science and Technology.

Experience
Summer Research Intern
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
May — Jul 2024
Topic: Deep Space Navigation using X-Ray Pulsars
Project Guide: Dr. Priyadarshnam
Analysed millisecond X-ray pulsars using NASA's NICER mission data using the HEASoft software package, focusing on their role in deep space navigation. Involved in data acquisition, post-processing, bash scripting, timing and spectral analysis.
Education
Manipal Institute of Technology
M.Sc – Physics
2025 — Present
St Aloysius College (Autonomous)
B.Sc – Physics, Computer Science
2022 — 2025
Skills
Python
C
Web Development
Java
SQL
R
Bash Scripting
Astronomical Data Analysis
Astrophotography Image Processing
Software and Tools
HEASoft