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Astronomy
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Recent News
Launching a new phase of NASA astrophysics
A University of Michigan astronomer is helping lead NASA’s far-infrared telescope mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe
Brinson Prize Postdoc Fellowship
Join the Observational Cosmology Team at the University of Michigan!
The University of Michigan Department of Astronomy is united by our quest to unlock the secrets of the Universe, from the formation and evolution of stars and their planets, to the effects that black holes and neutron stars exert on their surroundings, to the drivers of galaxies’ and clusters’ assembly and growth. We strive to lead the astronomical community toward impactful answers to these questions using our unique resources, as well as recruiting a diverse cohort of "leaders and best" at all levels supported by effective mentorship enhancing excellence for everyone in our community. We strive to maintain a supportive and welcoming climate, identifying structural changes we can make to improve opportunity for all. We embrace the joint goals of training the next generations of astronomers and teaching the wonders of the Universe to all students. Fundamentally, the success of our department depends on: making new discoveries, training new astronomers, and sharing the wonders of the Universe with all who would like to learn. Welcome. Astronomy is for everyone.
Events
Nov
05
Quantum Research Institute | Rethinking Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors
Pankaj Jha (Syracuse University)
11:00 AM
411
Virtual
Nov
19
Quantum Research Institute | TBD
Jiangnan Liu (University of Michigan)
11:00 AM
PML2000
Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project
Dec
03
Quantum Research Institute | TBD
John Burke (Beacon Photonics)
11:00 AM
411
West Hall
The University of Michigan Department of Astronomy is proud to be a member of four international consortia building instruments for the European Southern Observatory's 39-meter Extremely Large Telescope, currently planning for science operations in 2029. Learn more.
