Galaxies

The research in this area stretches from nearby dwarf galaxies to the birth of the first stars and galaxies in the Universe. There is an intimate connection between cosmology and the formation and evolution of galaxies.
Galaxies

Solar Physics

Solar research in Stockholm is carried out by persons associated with Institute for Solar Physics, based at the Department of Astronomy.
Solar Physics

Stars, Planets and Astrobiology

The birth and evolution of stars and planets is of key interest for understanding our universe. Within this area, we study processes and materials that are involved in the life cycle of stars and planets.
Stars, Planets and Astrobiology

Supernovae

Massive stars end their lifes in gigantic explosions, supernovae. Sometimes these explosions also result in gamma-ray bursts. The end results are newly synthesized elements, neutron stars and black holes.
Supernovae

Computational Astrophysics

Studying complex astrophysical processes using advanced computer models is the field of computational astrophysics.
Computational Astrophysics