Astronomy and Astrophysics

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UCSC leads interdisciplinary consortium for astrobiology research

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Astronomy Faculty Among Highly Cited Researchers in 2020

Universe’s ‘missing matter’ finally found in the space between galaxies

Bringing new perspectives to astronomy

Lick Observatory

Skyward view of the Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton at night, displaying the dome of the Anna L. Nickel telescope

$An aesthetic view of Lick Observatory's main building, with the 36 inch Great Refractor's dome open.$

Dark threads of the cosmic web revealed Video Spotlight

Dark Threads Cosmic Web

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Black Lives Matter: A statement from our department

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November 16, 2020UC Santa Cruz leads interdisciplinary consortium for astrobiology research
November 18, 2020
List of most highly cited researchers features 19 UCSC scientists and engineers
September 22, 2020Astrophysicist Jonathan Fortney awarded 2020 Farinella Prize

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