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Join this public lecture by Kristina Kislyakova for a fascinating journey through the early history of Earth, Venus, and Mars, and discover how...
The Department of Astrophysics currently seeks to fill a postdoc position. Submit your application until 15 October 2026!
Elke Pilat-Lohinger and Rudolf Dvorak have been added to the list of astronomers who have received this recognition.
Last week, a solar eclipse was visible from Europe, and many members of the IfA enjoyed watching it from various locations.
Die Universität Wien trauert um Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Michael Maitzen, einen international hoch angesehenen Astronomen, engagierten Hochschullehrer und...
... on the successful doctoral defence on 'Challenging Atmospheric Retrievals'!
