Research areas
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.
Galaxies and Cosmology
The research in this area stretches from the centre of our own Galaxy 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 and Cosmology
Solar Physics
Solar research in Stockholm is carried out by persons associated with the Royal Academy of Sciences Institute for Solar Physics, based at Stockholm University.
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, Gamma-ray Bursts and Compact Objects
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, Gamma-ray Bursts and Compact Objects
Computational Astrophysics
Studying complex astrophysical processes using advanced computer models is the field of computational astrophysics.
Computational Astrophysics
Instrumentation
At the Department of Astronomy new instruments are being developed to be used on telescopes located at international observatories.
Instrumentation
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Bengt Larsson
Last updated:
December 14, 2011
Source: Department of Astronomy
