Astronomy and Astrophysics

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

Bringing new perspectives to astronomy

Astronomical Excellence

An Explosive Discovery

Researchers mark new era in 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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August 26, 2020New observations of black hole devouring a star reveal rapid disk formation
July 15, 2020Astrophysics graduate student Diana Powell wins 2020 Ford Fellowship
July 6, 2020White dwarfs reveal new insights into the origin of carbon in the universe

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