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2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Undergraduate students in the U-M Astronomy Department showcased their work at the annual Research Symposium!

Category: Undergraduate

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was born somewhere much different from our solar system

A new study of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS led by the University of Michigan shows that its water has a remarkably high content of deuterium.

Category: Faculty; Graduate

Tags: Astronomy

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The department hosts a variety of events. Academic Events are aimed at a scholarly audience (generally within the department, but other scholars are always welcome for particular topics of interest). Public Outreach events, such as telescope viewing nights and planetarium shows, are hosted for the general public — from newcomers to longtime astronomy enthusiasts. Selected upcoming events of both types are listed on this page. Additional details about the nature of these events and how to participate can be found throughout this section.