Department of Astronomy – UW–Madison

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• Department of Astronomy – UW–Madison

  Our Mission The UW-Madison Astronomy Department’s mission is to conduct cutting edge research and to offer students and postdocs the highest quality of education. We conduct research in diverse areas ...

• Prospective Students – Department of Astronomy – UW–Madison

  Astronomy, the oldest of the sciences, originated in the human urge to understand the mysterious lights we see in the sky above us — the Sun, the Moon, the planets, and the stars. Over the centuries, ...

• Astrophysics in Physics – Department of Astronomy – UW–Madison

  In addition to the astrophysical research conducted within the Astronomy Department, a range of high-visibility astrophysical research efforts are ongoing in the Physics department at UW-Madison, in c...

• Research Areas – Department of Astronomy – UW–Madison

  The UW-Madison is known for its status as a research-based institution, and the Astronomy department is no exception. Scroll down to learn more about our different areas of research and the professors...

• Undergraduate Program – Department of Astronomy – UW–Madison

  Astronomy, the oldest of the sciences, originated in the human urge to understand the mysterious lights we see in the sky above us — the Sun, the Moon, the planets and the stars. Please explore our dr...

• Stars and Stellar Systems – Department of Astronomy – UW–Madison

  As the principal sources of light, energy and chemical enrichment, stars are rightfully regarded as the fundamental building blocks of galaxies. However, a star is so much more than a mere cosmologica...