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What is a space telescope, what is it made of and what makes it special? Who builds and operates these “observatories in space” and what can they...
The course "Academia and In/Equality" addresses inequalities in science with a special focus on astronomy, geosciences and geography.
On 14 March 2024, the Departmental Library of Astronomy will be open until 22:00.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the FWF interviewed three successful female researchers, including astrophysicist Sylvia Ploeckinger.
On the 8th of March we celebrate International Women's Day. The University of Vienna is happy to contribute to this and promote this day of action.
How do planetary systems form? And what do debris discs have to do with it? Nicole Pawellek will be unravelling these questions on 8th March 2024.