This course provides an introduction to modern observational methods used in astronomy. Ground and space-based telescopes and detectors, imaging techniques and imaging, as well as spectroscopy, will ...

For the 2024-25 academic year, the catalog is only available in PDF format. We talked with Schofield about his exploration of homelessness in America — including a widely distributed Washington Post ...

The physics major is also appropriate for students who wish to attend graduate school in astronomy. All senior physics majors must complete PHYS 480, Senior Seminar. This course is designed to allow ...

This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy with an emphasis on the development of large-scale structures and galaxy formation. The first part of the course deals with the development ...

Astronomy and astrophysics are the study of objects and phenomena that are found beyond our solar system. This combines theoretical simulations and observation with both terrestrial and space ...

Astronomy Photographer of the Year, the annual photo competition showcasing all things space, is back. Ed Bloomer, senior astronomy manager at Royal Museums Greenwich, London, takes us on a tour ...

Astronomers have discovered a black hole emitting energy in jets longer than the width of 140 Milky Way galaxies. By Dennis Overbye Impact craters found around the Earth that were made around ...

Pre-lab: 4 points, or 10% of the grade, is awarded for the pre-lab, completed correctly and turned in on time at the beginning of the scheduled lab period. Pre-lab assignments for each lab are found ...

The phases of Venus, the Aurora Australis and the International Space Station transiting the Sun all feature as category winners in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Ryan Imperio ...