Astronomy and Astrophysics

Scientists debate likelihood of finding life on other planets by 2042 Light shining over a planet

Scientists debate likelihood of finding life on other planets by 2042

UChicago to highlight its history and future in astronomy and astrophysics Nov. 17-18

UChicago to highlight its history and future in astronomy and astrophysics Nov. 17-18

Giant Magellan Telescope Organization breaks ground in Chile

Giant Magellan Telescope Organization breaks ground in Chile

Giant Magellan Telescope’s international partners approve start of construction phase

Giant Magellan Telescope’s international partners approve start of construction phase

Earth-sized telescope expands to the South Pole to see black holes in detail South Pole Telescope

Earth-sized telescope expands to the South Pole to see black holes in detail

Nine pint-sized galaxies found orbiting Milky Way

Nine pint-sized galaxies found orbiting Milky Way

Postdoctoral research fellow Keith Bechtol helps lead Dark Energy Survey analysis, which led to discoveries of potential dwarf galaxies


Cosmic detectives discover missing star in ultimate of dead ends Exoplanet rendering

Cosmic detectives discover missing star in ultimate of dead ends

Do we live in a 2-D hologram?

Do we live in a 2-D hologram?

Wendy Freedman, world-leading astronomer, joins UChicago faculty Wendy Freedman

Wendy Freedman, world-leading astronomer, joins UChicago faculty

Fermi Institute announces recipients of Nathan Sugarman research awards

Fermi Institute announces recipients of Nathan Sugarman research awards