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On 12 September, Cameren Swiggum will talk about the dynamic story of star formation in our galactic neighborhood.
Do you know what a lunar eclipse is? Would you like to know how you can see it next Sunday? Read on!
Are you enthusiastic about space? Then join us on 5 September for Vienna in Space at the University Observatory!
... on the successful doctoral defense on "The forest for the trees. Tracing the Galactic-scale origins of local star formation".
The Department of Astrophysics currently seeks to appoint a senior scientist. Applications can be submitted until 15 October 2025.
Anne Hutter joined the Department of Astrophysics as an Assistant Professor in June.
