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Department of Astronomy

Welcome to the Department of Astronomy!

The Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University, Stockholm Observatory, is the main institution in Stockholm for research and education within astronomy and astrophysics. We are located in AlbaNova University Center close to the main Stockholm University and Royal Institute of Technology campuses.

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Research at the Department of Astronomy

Research in astronomy and astrophysics at the department is both observational and theoretical, and ranges from nearby objects like the Sun to the most distant galaxies. There is also a strong interest in astronomical instrumentation.

Research areas

News

Open position: Research engineer 2013-06-03
Open position: Data assistant 2013-06-03
The Institute for Solar Physics formally moves to SU 2013-04-24
Light and dust in a nearby starburst galaxy 2013-04-03
Postdoctoral position at Department of Astronomy, Stockholm University 2013-04-03

Upcoming events

09 Sep Workshop on Lyman-alpha as an astrophysical tool We would like to draw your attention to a workshop on the subject "Lyman alpha as an astrophysical tool" that will be held in Stockholm 9-13 September 2013.

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