Institute of Astronomy

Mission Statement

The Institute of Astronomy is an internationally recognised expertise centre in stellar astrophysics. Most of the science topics are related to the study of stellar evolution, in a broad context.

Staff

Contact details and publication lists of the Institute of Astronomy staff

Education

Our two-year master program in Astronomy & Astrophysics consists of courses, research projects and a master thesis with a total of 120 study points in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Outreach

Everybody is fascinated by our Universe. Learn more about what astronomers of the Institute of Astronomy discovered, or get one of them to give a lecture in your school or association.

Research

The research performed at the institute is situated in the domain of stellar astrophysics and stellar evolution in a very broad context. Specific research themes of the institute include asteroseismology and stellar evolution.

Instruments

Developing instruments for ground and space telescopes is key to have access to modern observing facilities. The institute develops several instruments.