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The mission of the Department of Astrophysics is to lead in research and education in astrophysics at an international level. We are dedicated to sharing discoveries with society, promoting innovation, and fostering a welcoming, respectful environment where diverse perspectives enrich our academic mission.

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On February 15th, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket with the space probe “Intuitive Machines IM-1” as payload bound to the moon....

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The Radcliffe Wave is moving! A research team with the participation of João Alves (Astrophysics, University of Vienna) and colleagues from Harvard...

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We would like to remember our colleague Thomas Posch, who passed away in 2019. He would have celebrated his 50th birthday today, 20th February 2024....

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The Department of Astrophysics currently offers a position as Organization Assistant replacement.

Application deadline: 29.02.2024

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Science is fascinating, impactful, multifaceted - and female, too! To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb 11 , we have...

Event
 

Prashin Jethwa will give a talk on "In a spin: the science and sociology of spiral galaxies" in the Littrow lecture hall.