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On November 23, 2023, the Departmental Library of Astronomy will open until 22:00

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IfA researchers took part in the investigation of the atmosphere of the nearby exoplanet WASP-107b with the help of the JWST space telescope.

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On Friday, November 17, 2023, we cordially invite you to a theatrical performance about the discovery of infrared radiation.

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On November 10th Sudeshna Boro Saikia is going to give a talk about the observation of terrestrial exoplanets and expand on how JWST contributes to...

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A tenure-track position is available at the Department of Astrophysics. Applications are possible until 22.12.2023.

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Sudeshna Boro Saikia is since December 2022 Assistant Professor at the Department of Astrophysics of the University of Vienna.