Nobel laureate who mapped temperature variations in the cosmic microwave background.

Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, where the pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation meets cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Our ...

When this shock reaches the surface, it releases an enormous burst of energy. The star brightens dramatically, becoming visible as a supernova. For a short period, astronomers can study the initial ...

On 19 November, the University of Würzburg will open its physics laboratories to pupils in years 7 to 9. The conference will ...

The Department's annual fund supports undergraduate research, scholarships, lab upgrades, and public outreach efforts in physics & astronomy. This fund supports the Sac State Planetarium’s educational ...

This week Bates President Garry W. Jenkins joined Stefanie Manning, Maine Trust for Local News’ managing director, for a public conversation about his leadership and journey to Bates. A scholar from ...

The 1891 structure has been relocated to the middle of the college's athletic fields and outfitted with a new dome and mounted telescope.

This fascination naturally led to a deeper interest in astronomy, a field that allows us to study celestial bodies and uncover the secrets of the universe that transcends our planet. Through astronomy ...