Research in Astrophysics covers theory, observation, and instrumentation,with investigations focused on exoplanets, brown dwarfs, the formation of planets, stars, and galaxies, the evolution of stars and gas in the universe, and large-scale surveys.

The Department has at its disposal a state-of-the-art optics lab used to produce cutting-edge astronomical instruments, access to high-end computing systems, and, in addition to being a partner on the South Africa Large Telescope, regularly uses optical, radio, infrared, ultraviolet, and X-ray observatories both worldwide and in space.

Staff consists of tenured faculty (curators), postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other members who support ongoing research in the department.

We track our Departments events in a publicly viewable Google Calendar. Department colloquia typically take place in the Perkin Reading Room, located on the 5th floor of the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Researchers in the department participate and oversee education and professional development programs that lead toward advanced degrees.

Members of the Department of Astrophysics help create exhibits and provide scientific expertise to many educational programs and outreach services in the Museum.

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