Astronomy Departments

A Computational Research Enterprise ( ACORE )
Herbert J. Muthsam and his collaborators: ACORE (A COmputational Research Enterprise) at the University of Vienna, Austria: Scientific Computing, numerical hydrodynamics and MHD, stellar hydrodynamics, convection.
Aarhus Univ. - Physics and Astronomy Department ( IFA )
Aarhus Universitet - Det Naturvidenskabelige Fakultet - Institut for Fysik og Astronomi. [also in Danish]
Academia Sinica's Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics ( ASIAA )
ASIAA is a research institute founded in 1993 at Taipei, Taiwan, to study the universe and its constituents observationally and theoretically. ASIAA's initial emphasis is on radio astronomy. ASIAA has joined the Berkeley-Illinois-Maryland millimeter Array (BIMA) as a 10% partner sinice 1994. ASIAA is adding two elements to Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's Sub-Mn-Array (SMA) (the SMART project) to become a 15% partner of this frontier facility which is to be completed before the year 2000.
Alfvén Laboratory ( Stockholm )
The research and educational activities of the Alfvén Laboratory, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), focus on laboratory, space, and fusion plasma physics as well as on applied electrophysics and electromagnetic theory including antenna theory. [also in Swedish]
Algiers Research Centre in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Geophysics ( CRAAG )
Centre de Recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (Alger).
Allegheny Observatory
The official web site of the University of Pittsburgh's Allegheny Observatory.
American Astronomical Society - Division of Dynamical Astronomy ( DDA )
The object of the American Astronomical Society Division on Dynamical Astronomy is the advancement of all aspects of dynamical astronomy, including celestial mechanics, solar system dynamics, stellar dynamics, the dynamics of the interstellar medium and galactic dynamics, and coordination of such research with other branches of science.
Anglo-Australian Observatory ( AAO )
The Anglo-Australian Observatory operates the Anglo-Australian and UK Schmidt Telescopes at Siding Spring, Australia, and a laboratory on the same campus as the ATNF in the Sydney Suburb of Epping.
Ankara Univ. - Department of Astronomy and Space Sciences
Antares Astronomical Observatory ( OAA-UEFS )
The Observatório Astronômico Antares of the Universidade de Feira de Santana (Brazil) was founded in 1971. [in Portuguese]
Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory ( Firenze )
Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri. [also in Italian]
Arizona State University - Department of Physics and Astronomy ( ASU )
The ASU Physics and Astronomy Department website provides information about our department, links for alumni, and a service for all students, staff, and faculty.
Arkansas Tech University - Astrophysics ( ATU )
Celestial Observatory and Meteorological Station.
Armagh Observatory ( Ireland )
Information on research programme and staff. Access to some Armagh Preprints and historical documentation.
Astro Space Center ( ASC )
The Astro Space Center as a branch of Lebedev Institute of Physics has a number of commitments for space experiments in the areas of upper atmospheric, solar, and astronomical research aboard Radioastron , Kvant and other space projects. Division scientists are involved in major research thrusts that include interferometric observations, studies of the solar atmosphere by using spectrographic techniques, and studies of astronomical ranging from the ultraviolet through cosmic rays. The division maintains facilities to design, construct, assemble, and calibrate space experiments.
Astronomical Institute Ondrejov, Prague ( Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic )
The Institute's research is carried in five research departments: Solar Physics, Stellar Physics, Interplanetary Matter Department, Near-Earth Space Physics, and Dynamical Astronomy.
Astronomical Institute, University of Berne ( AIUB )
Astronomical Institute
This is the homepage of the Astronomical Institute " Anton Pannekoek" in Amsterdam. It gives information on the Institute, the peoples homepages, several links to astronomical things etc.
Astronomical Institutes of the University of Bonn ( AIUB )
The Astronomical Institutes of the University of Bonn consists of three departments: 1. Radioastronomisches Institut - Radio Astronomy Department (RAIUB) 2. Sternwarte Bonn - Optical Astronomy Department (Sternwarte) 3. Institut fr Astrophysik und extraterrestrische Physik - Department for Astrophysics and Extraterrestrial Physics (IAEF)
Astronomisches Institut der Ruhr-Universitt Bochum ( AI-RUB )
Local information about the institute, the research groups and actual Astro-News. There also is an Astro-Flame-Wall.
Astronomisches Rechen-Institut Heidelberg ( ARI )
The Astronomisches Rechen-Institut (ARI) is a state institute for research in astronomy of the German State of Baden-Württemberg. It is closely linked to the University of Heidelberg.
The main research areas of the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut are astrometry and stellar dynamics. The institute provides also astronomical services by issueing basic data for the calendar, ephemerides, and bibliographies.
Astrophysikalisches Institut Potsdam ( AIP )
The Astrophysikalisches Institut Potsdam (AIP) is a research institute with two main directions of research activity:
ATNF - Australia Telescope National Facility ( CSIRO )
CSIRO's Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) is an organisation that supports and undertakes research in radio astronomy. It operates the Australia Telescope, the collective name for a set of radio telescopes in New South Wales. These telescopes are used, individually or together, to study objects in the Universe ranging from the remains of dead stars to entire galaxies.
Australian Defence Force Academy - Astronomy and Astrophysic Research Groups ( ADFA )
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Group of the School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences, University College, Australian Defence Force Academy, The University of New South Wales. Containing information on research interests and personnel.
Australian National University - Relativity Group
Basel Theoretical Nuclear/Particle Physics and Astrophysics Group ( tNPA Uni Basel )
This is Quasar, the server of the theoretical Nuclear/Particle Physics and Astrophysics groups at the Dept. of Physics of the University of Basel, Switzerland. The server offers information on people, research topics, publications, and teaching as well as personal home pages and preprints. Research topics in astrophysics include nucleosynthesis, type I and II supernovae, nuclear astrophysics, nuclear physics far from stability, neutrino physics; other research interests are atomic physics and chaos. (For a full list, take a look at the server)!
Basel University Astronomical Institute
Beijing astronomical Observatory ( BAO )
The Beijing Astronomical Observatory (BAO) is a comprehensive institute primarily engaged in astrophysics research. The observatory, with its headquarters located in Beijing, has five observing sites: the Xinglong, Miyun, Huairou, Shahe and Tianjin stations. The main research programs include stellar physics, extragalactic studies, solar physics, radio astronomy, atomic time and frequency service, solar activity prediction, artificial satellite observation and history of astronomy, as well as astronomical techniques.
Beijing Astrophysics Center ( BAC )
Jointly sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Peking University.
Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy ( BIRA-IASB )
Created in 1964, the main tasks of the BIRA-IASB are public service and research in the field of the space aeronomy, i.e. tasks that require data knowledge, gathered using ground-based, balloon, rockets and satellites observations within the framework of physics and chemistry of the atmosphere and outer space. That implies the following specific tasks:   to collect and place at the disposal of interested parties information on the terrestrial space environment; to develop experimental programs and theories which explain the observations; to implement calculations, measurements and observations allowing control and extension of the existing knowledge. [also in Dutch and French]
Belgrade Astronomical Observatory
Berkeley - Space Sciences Laboratory
HEAD The High Energy Astrophysics Division of the American Astronomical Society. SPRG The Space Physics Research Group. SERENDIP The Search for Extraterrestrial Radio Emissions from Nearby Developed Intelligent Populations. HOU The Hands-On Universe Program. COBE The Cosmic Background Explorer. EAG The Experimental Astrophysics Group. ISI The Infrared Spatial Interferometer Group. CEA The Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Astrophysics. ORFEUS The Orbiting Retrievable Far and Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrometers and The Berkeley Spectrometer.
Besancon Observatory ( Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de l'Observatoire de Besançon, LAOB )
Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers de Besançon - Laboratoire d'astrophysique de l'observatoire de Besançon (LAOB)
Bologna Astronomical Observatory
Includes history, research activities, photos, preprints and a visit to the Astronomical Museum to view items from the collection.
Bologna University - Astronomy Department ( Italy )
[also in Italian]
Bonn University - Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research ( IAEF )
[in German]
Bonn University Observatory - Sternwarte der Universitaet Bonn
Observations mainly in the optical spectral range are used for galactic and extragalactic research. The Sternwarte operates the Observatorium Hoher List about 100 km from Bonn.
Bonn VLBI group ( GIUB )
The VLBI group at the Geodetic Institute of the University of Bonn (GIUB) has been persuing the use of Very Long Baseline Interferometry for Geodesy and Astrometry since the late seventies and is operating one of the few existing centers for the scheduling, correlation and postprocessing of geodetic VLBI observations.
Bordeaux Observatory ( Laboratoire d'astrodynamique, d'astrophysique et d'aéronomie de Bordeaux )
Observatoire Astronomique de Bordeaux (France). Research activities are in the following fields: astrometry, planet atmospheres, solar physics, and radioastronomy. [in French]
Boston University Astronomy Department ( BU )
Boulder, Colorado - Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences ( APS )
The Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences teaches and researches the areas of Astrophysics and Astronomy, Fluid Dynamics, Planetary Science, Plasma Physics, Solar Physics, and Space Physics.
The department is also affiliated with Fiske Planetarium and Sommers-Bausch Observatory on campus.
Brazil National Institute of Space Research - Astrophysics Division ( INPE - DAS )
The Divisão de Astrofísica is part of the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (Brazil). In our department we have researchers working on the following topics: High Energy Astrophysics, Optical Astronomy, Radioastronomy, and Gravitational Waves. [in Portuguese]
Brazil National Laboratory for Astrophysics ( LNA )
The Laboratório Nacional de Astrofísica is an Institute of the Brazil National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). At present, LNA supports 3 telescopes: the 1.6-m Ritchey-Chretien and coudé, the 0.6-m Cassegrain and the 0.6-m telescope of the University of São Paulo. [also in Portuguese]
Brazil National Observatory ( ON )
The Observatório Nacional of Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro, was founded in 1827. [in Portuguese]
Bristol Astrophysics Group home page
Links to the Astrophysics and Astrochemistry pursuits of the University of Bristol Physics and Chemistry Departments.
Brown University - Astrophysics and Cosmology
Brown University - Department of Physics - Astrophysics and Cosmology (USA).
Bulgaria Institute of Astronomy ( IABG )
The Institute of Astronomy, Bulgaria (IABG) has two observatories: National Astronomical Observatory "Rozhen" and Belogradtchik observatory.
Bulgarian Academy of Science, Space research institute
Butler University - Physics and Astronomy
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory ( Armenia )
Cagliari Astronomical Observatory ( International Latitude Station )
The Cagliari Astronomical Observatory was established as International Latitude Astronomical Station of Carloforte in 1899, a small town of the sardinian island of S. Pietro. It has been, for about 80 years, one of the five international stations devoted to study the Earth rotation and polar motion. Observations with the zenital telescope were carried out, except in the period of the second world's war. Starting from 1978, the headquarters were moved to Punta Sa Menta, a site 15 km far from Cagliari which has the same latitude of the Carloforte station. (Satellite Laser Ranging, Astrophysics, Planetary Dynamics, Time Laboratory, Data Processing). [in Italian]
California Univ., Santa Cruz - Astronomy and Astrophysics Department ( UCSC )
CalTech - High Energy Astrophysics Group
CalTech - Infrared Astrophysics Group
Much of the research done by members of the group is performed at the Palomar 5-meter telescope, in the " near infrared" range of the electromagnetic spectrum between wavelengths of 1 and 5 microns.
CalTech - Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
This division is concerned with the very small--such as the nature of elementary particles and their interactions--and the very large--for example, the size of the universe.
CalTech - Planetary Astronomy
CalTech - Space Radiation Laboratory
Includes: Cosmic Ray Physics and Astrophysics ; High Energy Astrophysics (X-rays and gamma-rays) ; Computational Astrophysics
CalTech - Submillimeter Wave Astrophysics Group
This group operates a single-dish submillimeter telescope on Mauna Kea Hawaii for the astronomy community under contract from the NSF.
CalTech Astronomy
CalTech Theoretical Astrophysics and Relativity Group ( TAPIR )
The Theoretical AstroPhysics Including Relativity (TAPIR) group is part of the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at CalTech.
Cambridge (UK) Institute of Astronomy ( IoA )
Cambridge University Astronomy
Includes: Institute of Astronomy (IoA) Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory Royal Greenwich Observatory Astronomer Place Index (via gateway ), People Index (via gateway ), Postal Index (via gateway ), a Catalog of Galactic SNR's , and more
Cambridge X-Ray Astronomy Group ( IoA, Cambridge )
Home page of the X-Ray Astronomy Group at the Instittue of Astronomy, University of Cambridge. This server provides information on the Group's research activities and links to other useful astronomical WWW sites.
Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics ( CITA )
The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics is a national research centre for studies in theoretical astronomy and related subjects; it is hosted by the University of Toronto. CITA has two primary missions: a Canadian one - to foster interaction in the Canadian theoretical astrophysics community, and also between theorists and observational astronomers; the other is an international one - to be a world-class centre of excellence for theoretical studies in astrophysics.
Cantabria - Astrophysics Department
Astrophysics Department of the Instituto de Fisica de Cantabria at Santander, Spain. This is a center supported by the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) and the University of Cantabria. People here works in Extragalactic Astrophysics.
Canterbury University, Physics and Astronomy departments
Cape Town Univ. - Department of Astronomy ( UCT )
Cardiff Star Formation Group ( UK )
Welcome to the home page of the Cardiff Star Formation Group, part of the Physics and Astronomy Department at UWCC. We conduct numerical simulations of star formation running on the Cray YMP at Oxford and local Sun workstations
Cardiff University Physics and Astronomy ( Cardiff )
Carnegie Institution Observatories ( OCIW )
Carnegie Mellon Univ. - Astrophysics & Cosmology ( Pittsburgh )
Carolune Institute for Quality Astronomy ( CIQuA )
The CIQuA fellowship program is designed to allow those researchers whose partners are also scientists to remain in the same location as their partner while continuing their research. The institute works through the internet. A non-geographic institute prevents dual-career couples to be stretched over the planet. Its membership is composed of young researchers. Faculty members are associated to the research programs.
Carter Observatory ( New Zealand )
Carter Observatory is the National Observatory of New Zealand.
Case Western Reserve University Astronomy Department ( CWRU )
CASS - High Energy Astrophysics
Cassini Lab. ( Nice Obs. )
The Giovanni Domenico Cassini Laboratory, is a Department of the Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur and also a CNRS research laboratory. It is housed on a hill above the city of Nice. Its scientific activities are: hydrodynamics, non-linear dynamics, radiative transfer and plasma physics. The research carried out has applications in astronomy but also in physics, mathematics and engineering.
Catania Astrophysical Observatory ( INAF-OACt )
Daily solar images (chromosphere and photosphere). [also in Italian]
CEA Saclay - Astrophysics Department ( DAPNIA )
Département d'Astrophysique, de physique des Particules, de physique Nucléaire et de l'Instrumentation Associée, Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique, (CEA), Saclay, France.
DAPNIA combines the three disciplines: Astrophysics (SAp), Nuclear Physics (SPhN), Particule Physics (SPP).
Celestial Mechanics and Ephemeris Calculation Institute ( IMCCE-BdL, Paris Obs. )
The Institut de Mécanique Céleste et de Calcul des Ephémérides du Bureau des Longitudes publishes ephemerides and performs research activities related to solar system objects, celestial mechanics and astrometry.
Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics ( CAAO )
The Center's mission is to develop state-of-the-art adaptive optics systems for the many large telescope projects currently under development by Steward Observatory in collaboration with a number of partners worldwide.
Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica ( CARA )
Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy ( CASA )
The Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA), founded in 1985, is affiliated with the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS) department at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The APS department offers a graduate program in the two related areas, and students obtain basic theoretical knowledge common to both before specializing. CASA personnel have active research programs. In Astrophysics, the major topics include: Stars (proto-, hot, cool, and the Sun), Interstellar and Intergalactic Matter, Extragalactic Astronomy, High-Energy Astrophysics, Origins, and X-ray/UV/IR Instrumentation.
Center for Space Studies - Universidad de Chile ( CEE )
The Center for Space Studies (CEE) of the Universidad de Chile offers ground support services to space missions since 1959. National leader in the development of applications related to space technology, the CEE offer solutions in territorial management and studies of electromagnetic compatibilities.
The Center for Space Studies offers its support to space missions that require coverage in this region of the world. Other related services are the hosting of automatic control stations and satellite gateways, as well as the implementation of laboratories, sensors and equipment for scientific research. In addition to the Satellite Tracking Station, the CEE has offices in the city of Santiago and facilities at Easter Island, for services related to the space activity.
Centre d'Analyse des Images ( CAI )
The CAI, a laboratory of INSU/CNRS, in Paris, France. It hosts the MAMA (Machine a Mesurer pour l'Astronomie) measuring machine, a photographic plate digitising facility. Among other scientific projects, the CAI contributes to the EROS and DUO searches for microlensing events. (Server in French).
Centre de Recherche en Geodynamique et Astrometrie ( CERGA )
This scientific department of the Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur is located on the Observatory sites of Nice, Grasse and Calern. The scientific activities cover fields as diverse as fundamental astronomy, celestial mechanics and space geodesy. CERGA is in charge of several observing facilities like the lunar-laser ranging telescope and the two satellite laser stations.
Charles University Prague, Astronomical Institute
The site of the Astronomical Institute of the Charles University in Prague provides information about personnel, research, and lectures.
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics
Research Areas:
College of Charleston, Department of Physics & Astronomy
Cologne Univ. - Theoretical Phys. Institute - Gravitation and Relativity Group ( Germany )
The Gravitation and Relativity Group, including Scientific Computing, is part of the Institut für Theoretische Physik of the Universität zu Köln. Our group investigates Einstein's theory and its possible extensions in both the classical and the quantum regime. The methods involved include quantisation of general relativity, an analysis of its gauge structure, and quantum theory in curved backgrounds. Particular applications are cosmology and the physics of black holes. Because of the complicated formalism, computer methods such as numerics, computer algebra, and visualisation are heavily used.
Columbia University - Astronomy and Astrophysics
This is the homepage for the Columbia University Department of Astronomy and the Columbia Astrophysics Lab.
Complutense Univ. - Astronomy and Gedoesy Institute ( IAG/CSIC-UCM )
Instituto de Astronomía y Geodesia / Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - Universidad Complutense (Madrid). [in Spanish]
Concepcion University, Astronomy Group ( Chile )
The Astronomy Group of the Universidad of Concepcion (Chile) studies Cepheids, Be Stars, Cataclysmic Variables, Dwarf Novae, Cluster distance, Globular Clusters.
Copenhagen University Observatory
Cornell University - Department of Astronomy
Cracow Observatory
The Astronomical Observatory is an institute in Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland. Nowadays the scientific staff of 36 people works on: physics of comets, photometry of variable stars, solar radio emission observations, investigation of extragalactic radio sources, active galactic nuclei, interstellar and intergalactic matter, physics of galaxies, large scale structure of the Universe and theoretical cosmology.
CSIRO - Telecommunications & Industrial Physics ( CSIRO - TIP )
This server is operated by the CSIRO Australia Telescope National Facility and CSIRO Division of Radiophysics, located in Sydney, Australia. The Parkes Radio Observatory is also operated by ATNF. The top-level menu contains: ATNF Site Guides and General Information, The ATNF FTP Server - Documentation (See the README file first), The ATNF FTP Server - Parkes Catalogue '90, The ATNF FTP Server - Parkes, MIT, NRAO Survey, The ATNF FTP Server - COMRAD database.

There is also an FTP server , with contents: Various AIPS tasks and support routines for the processing of Australia Telescope data; Observing proposals and documentation related to the use and operation of the Australia Telescope, including vistors guides to all the ATNF sites; The Karma package (library and applications for Signal and Image Processing; A spectral line reduction package which can read a number of formats including those used by the Parkes 64m telescope; Another spectral line reduction package specifically for the reduction of spectral line data from the Parkes 64m telescope; - README

Danish Space Research Institute ( DSRI, Denmark )
Dartmouth College Physics and Astronomy Department
In space physics, active areas of research include theoretical studies of space plasmas, computer simulations of plasmas, studies of auroral particle acceleration and heating, investigations of the ionosphere and magnetosphere, and studies of geomagnetic storms. The observational space physics program at Dartmouth uses ground-based, rocket-launched, and satellite instrumentation to study the ionosphere and magnetosphere. Observational work in astronomy is carried out not only at the MDM Observatory, but at national and international facilities including the Hubble Space Telescope. Ongoing research includes optical, UV and X-ray studies of supernovae and supernova remnants, investigations of the interstellar medium, shock waves, and Wolf-Rayet stars, optical studies of X-ray binaries and cataclysmic variable stars. Additional work focuses on cosmology, the large-scale structure of the universe, and the end states of stellar evolution. The theoretical particle physics and cosmology group at Dartmouth conducts research into general relativity, field theory, particle physics and phase transitions in the early universe, and baryogenesis, as well as investigations of star formation and the origins of large scale structure in the universe.
Denver Univ. Astronomy ( DU )
DU Astronomy research and Observatories, among which: Mt.Evans Meyer-Womble Observatory located at 14,124 feet above sea level, on Mt.Evans in the Front Range of Colorado, used for infrared astronomy research.
Departement d'Astronomie Solaire ( DASOP, Observatoire de Paris )
Department of Solar Astronomy at Observatoire de Paris.
Departement d'Astrophysique Stellaire et GALactique ( DASGAL, Observatoire de Paris )
The stellar and galactic astrophysic departement (DASGAL) is one of the scientific department of the Paris-Meudon-Nançay Observatory (France). It is also the CNRS associated research unit 335.
Department of Astronomy, University of Belgrade ( DAUB )
Department of Astronomy is a part of Faculty of Mathematics at University of Belgrade. Department employs about ten teachers involved in various topics of astrophysical and astronomical research (minor planets, radiative transfer, supernova remnants, stellar structure and evolution). There are two main study groups, Astrophysics and Dynamical Astronomy. [also in Serbian]
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory [English] ( DRAO )
DRAO is a national facility operated by the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics of the National Research Council of Canada. The synthesis telescope is particularly suited to comprehensive studies of the interstellar medium, extended Galactic nebulae and star-forming regions, and of nearby galaxies. The other instruments are a 26-m paraboloid and a solar flux monitoring system. Observing proposals are welcome from all interested astronomers.
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies - School of Cosmic Physics
Dublin Univ. College - Space Science and Astro-Materials Laboratory ( SSAMR )
The SSAMR (The National University of Ireland, Dublin) consists of two research groups: the Space Science Group, involved in the areas of Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs), Active Galactic Nucleii (AGNs), and Blue Compact Dwarf galaxies (BCDs), and the Astro-Materials Group, primarily involved in the Formation process of chondrules in Chondritic Meteorites, with some work on GRBs as a possible heating mechanism.
Dunsink Observatory Homepage
The Dunsink Observatory homepage provides useful links to other astronomical and academic institutions, software, search engines and other links of local interest.
Earth Sciences Laboratory ( LST )
Includes studies on planets and satellites.[in French]
East Tennessee State University - Department of Physics and Astronomy ( ETSU Physics and Astronomy )
East Tennessee State University is part of the SARA telescope consortium, operating the 0.9 meter SARA optical telescope on Kitt Peak.
Research interests at East Tennessee State University include Mira variables, the interstellar medium in galaxies, and galaxy interactions.
Ecole Normale Superieure - Departement de Physique ( ENS )
Physics departement of the Ecole Normale Superieure (ENS). [in French]
Edinburgh Royal Observatory ( ROE )
This site offers information about the extensive activities of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, a PPARC establishment responsible for building common-user IR and sub-mm instrumentation and managing telescope sites and data archive resources, as well as the UK Schmidt Telescope and the SuperCOSMOS measuring machine. The ROE site also has links to, or acts as the home page for: and much more information besides.
Ege Univ. - Astronomy and Space Sciences Department ( Izmir, Turkey )
[in Turkish]
Environment's Physics and Chemistry Lab. ( LPCE )
Research on the terrestrial atmosphere and the space environment
Erciyes University - Astronomy and Space Sciences Department
A newly founded department, currently involving three persons, working on stellar evolution, binary stars and radio astronomy. The campus hosts a radio observatory with 2, 2.5, 3 and 5 meter dishes.
ESO Bulletin Board
Midas; Computer; Info; Garching; La Silla; Sest; Pinboard
Estacion Astronomica Rio Grande ( EARG )
ESTEC - European Space Agency ( ESA/ESTEC )
European Space Technology Centre (ESTEC), Noordwijk, The Netherlands, one of the three centers of the European Space Agency (ESA).
ETH Institute of Astronomy ( ETH Zurich )
The Institute of Astronomy at ETH Zurich includes the three following research groups: Solar Physics; Stellar and Interstellar Physics; Computer Simulations and Data Processing.
European Northern Observatory ( ENO )
The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and its Observatories (the Observatorio de Teide, on Tenerife, and the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, on La Palma) make up a Spanish research and observational centre, which, since 1979, has been open to the international scientific community and effectively constitute the European Northern Observatory (ENO). [also in Spanish]
European Southern Observatory - Munich Image Data Analysis System ( ESO-MIDAS )
The European Southern Observatory, established in 1962, operates astronomical observatories at La Silla (600 km north of Santiago de Chile) and at Paranal (130 km south of Antofagasta). ESO's headquarters are in Garching, just north of Munich, Germany. ESO is supported by: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. In Europe and in Chile, ESO has a combined scientific, technical, adminstrative and visiting staff of around 400.
European Southern Observatory ( ESO )
ESO, the European Southern Observatory, is a multinational organisation of eight European member states. It operates astronomical observatories in Chile and has its headquarters in Munich, Germany.
European Space Agency ( ESA )
Main access points are:
Exeter Astrophysics
Astrophysics Group in the School of Physics at the University of Exeter. The group is part of the Starlink Project.
Eötvös Loránd Univ. - Department of Astronomy, Budapest ( ELTE Astronomy )
Eötvös Loránd University Department is Hungary's oldest standing astronomical institution and its main center of astronomy education.
Education: Undergraduate astronomy; PhD in astronomy.
Research: Celestial mechanics; Solar and astrophysical MHD; Star formation and galactic structure. [also in Hungarian]
Facultad de Ciencias Fisicas y Matematicas. Departamento de Astronomía ( Universidad de Chile )
Department of Astronomy of the University of Chile. [in Spanish]
Florida Inst. of Technology - Physics and Space Sciences Department ( PSS )
The Astronomy Group at Florida Tech is concerned primarily with observational and theoretical studies of white dwarf stars, both as single stars and as members of binary or multiple systems. The Space Physics Group at Florida Tech studies the interaction of the Sun on the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere
Free State Univ. - Physics Department ( UFS )
The research in the Physics Department of the University of the Free State falls into two main categories: surface science and astrophysics. The Physics department has sophisticated surface analysis apparatus at its disposal and has gained an international reputation as a surface science laboratory. Boyden Observatory, less than 30km outside of Bloemfontein, is currently being upgraded to become a high standard research facility.
French Centre of Space Studies of Radiations ( CESR )
The Centre d'Etude Spatiale des Rayonnements is a CNRS unit (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique), associated with the University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse and selected by CNES (Agence francaise de l'espace); it is the laboratory of space astrophysics for the large Southwest area in France. Its missions include: Research in Astrophysics; Instrumental developments ; Teaching and diffusion of science.
Göttingen Univ. Observatory ( Universität Sternwarte Göttingen )
information (research activities, preprints, history of the institute ...) about the observatory of the University at Goettingen. [also in German]
Galaxies, Etoiles, Physique et Instrumentation ( Paris Observatory )
A department of Paris Observatory. Galaxies, stars, physics, and instrumentation.
Galilee Department ( OCA )
[in French]
Galway National University of Ireland - Department of Experimental Physics
Includes; Astrophysics and Applied Imaging; Gamma-ray Astronomy.
Gamma and Cosmic Ray Astrophysics Branch ( NRL )
The mission of the Gamma and Cosmic Ray Astrophysics Branch of the Space Science Division (SSD), at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is to conduct a broadly-based research program relating to the gamma-ray and cosmic-ray enviroment and the use of gamma ray and energetic particle detection systems in space.
Gemini - U.K. Support Group ( UKGSG )
The U.K. GEMINI Support Group based at Oxford University, England is aimed at supporting the U.K. astronomer community in the use of the GEMINI 8m Telescopes. This site is the main source of information on the telescopes themselves, their instrument compliment, applying for observing time, observing with the GEMINI telecopes and post-observing data reduction/analysis for U.K. researchers.
Geneva Observatory
This server presents the activities of the Observatoire de Geneve (Geneva Observatory) and of the Institut d'Astronomie, Universite de Lausanne (Astronomical Institute, Lausanne).
George Mason University - Astronomy and Space Science group ( GMU )
The Space Sciences group at George Mason University is research and teaching in Astronomy and Space Sciences.
George Mason University, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Georgia State University - Astronomy ( GSU )
CHARA = Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy
Earth Satellite Ephemeris Service for brighter earth satellites.
Glasgow University - Astronomy Group
Globular Cluster Group, Padova
Web site of the Globular Cluster Group of the Astronomy Department of the University of Padova, including an archive of photometrically homogeneous color-magnitude diagrams for Galactic Globular Clusters (from both groundbased and HST observations).
Goddard Institute for Space Studies ( GISS )
Goteborg University and Chalmers University of Technology - Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Granada University - Astrophysics
Graz Univ. - Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Meteorology Institute ( IGAM )
[also in German]
Grenoble Observatory - Astrophysics Laboratory ( LAOG )
Grenoble Planetology Lab. ( LPG )
[in French]
Groningen University - Kapteyn Astronomical Institute
There is also a Gopher server. Includes Dutch Astronomy Services
Groupe de Recherche en Astronomie et Astrophysique du Languedoc ( GRAAL )
This is the Astronomy group at University of Montpellier, France. Research activities include cosmology and the study of the late stages of stellar evolution (AGB and post-AGB stars). [in French]
Guadalajara Univ. - Astronomy and Meteorology Institute ( IAM )
Instituto de Astronomia y Meteorologia. [in Spanish]
Guanajuato Univ. - Department of Astronomy
Astrophysics research, teaching, and events at the department of astronomy of the Universidad de Guanajuato (Mexico). Publications and preprints. [also in Spanish]
Hamburger Sternwarte ( Hamburg observatory )
Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory ( HartRAO )
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics ( CFA )
The CfA combines the resources and research facilities of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory under a single director to pursue studies of those basic physical processes that determine the nature and evolution of the universe. The CfA operates the Whipple Observatory in Amado, Arizona, and the Oak Ridge Observatory in Harvard, Massachusetts. There is also a Theory Group ).
The following resources are similar (same sort-key, different text):
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics ( CfA )
The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) is a collaboration between the Harvard College Observatory (HCO) and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) . Many CfA staff members are also associated with the Harvard University Department of Astronomy. Includes: AXAF Science Center (ASC) . Anonymous ftp
Heidelberg MPI for Nuclear Physics ( MPIK )
The Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik is located at Heidelberg, Germany. It was founded by Wolfgang Gentner as a research centre for nuclear physics in 1958. The present major research areas include nuclear and particle physics, space science, cosmic ray research and other topics. [also in German]
Heidelberg Univ. - Physics and Astronomy Faculty ( Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie )
Heliophysical Observatory Debrecen, Hungary
The Debrecen Heliophysical Observatory is the solar branch of the Nicholas Konkoly-Thege Astrophysical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Helsinki University - Observatory
Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics ( HIA )
The Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics (HIA)is the scientific institute within the National Research Council of Canada which is responsible for operating Canadian observatories. Subdivisions and related facilities of HIA include: the DAO, DRAO, JCMT, CFHT, CADC, Gemini, and Solar Terrestrial Physics.
High Altitude Observatory ( HAO )
Today's Observatory program includes numerical simulation of convection, radiation transport, and large-scale dynamics in both the solar and terrestrial atmospheres, plus observational programs to measure the Sun's output of magnetized plasma and radiation over the 11 year sunspot cycle of the Sun.
High Energy Astrophysics Division ( SAO )
The Division's main focus is on X-ray astronomy via observations of high-energy sources with instruments aboard satellites, rockets, and the Space Shuttle; and development of new instrumentation for future space missions to address the processes involved in generating x-rays, the amount of matter in the universe, and the origin, evolution, and the ultimate fate of the universe. The AXAF Science Center The AXAF HRC project The AXAF Mission Support Team The ROSAT Science Data Center The PROS/XRAY Data Analysis Software The Einstein Data Center The Spectrum-X Gamma Coordination Facility The Solar and Stellar X-ray Group The Astrophysics Data System Project The Einline Database Service The SIMBAD Database Service The Quasar Energy Distribution Team The Supernova Remnant Group The Energetic X-Ray Imaging Survey Telescope (EXIST) The Large Area X-Ray Spectroscopy Mission (LAXSM) Galaxy Clusters at the Center for Astrophysics Multiwavelength Atlas of Galaxies The Everyday Classroom Tools Project The SAO Summer Intern Program Science Education and Outreach HEAD Lunch Talks Preprints of HEAD papers
High Energy Gamma Ray Astronomy ( HEGRA )
The HEGRA experiment (High Energy Gamma Ray Astronomy) is mainly devoted to the study of VHE gamma ray emmision (in the range between 5*1011 eV and 1016 eV) produced either by galactic and extragalactic objects. The experiment also studies the origin and nature of cosmic rays in this energy range. It is located at The Roque de los Muchachos Observatory at LA Palma (Canary Islands, Spain) as a guest of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) .
Hiraiso Solar Terrestrial Research Center/CRL ( Space Environment Information Service )
Hiraiso Solar Terrestrial Research Center/CRL, Ibaraki, Japan. Serving space environment information inculding forecasts and alerts of solar flares and geomagnetic storms. Relating observed data are also available.
Hong Kong Chinese Univ. ( CUHK )
The theoretical researches made in the Department of physics of the Chinese University of Hong Kong include: Electrodynamics/Plasma Physics; Gravitational Waves; and Relativity and Astrophysics.
Hong Kong Univ. - Theoretical Astrophysics Group ( HKU )
Hubble Space Telescope Astrometry Science Team
See how astrometry, one of the oldest branches of astronomy, uses the Hubble Space Telescope, one of the newest tools of astronomy. Interrogate our home page to find out what we do, who we are, and what we've done. Look over our shoulder as we search for planets around a nearby star. We use the Fine Guidance Sensors aboard the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to measure star positions, study binary stars and study stellar motions. Primarily, stellar positions yield parallaxes which provide information on distance. The distances to nearby stars calibrate the entire astronomical distance scale. Monitoring star position may reveal previously unseen companions. We search for planets near Proxima Centauri and Barnard's Star. We also work to tie the HIPPARCOS reference frame to an extragalactic (non-rotating) reference frame. We study binary stars unresolvable using ground-based techniques. We inspect stars to determine whether or not they are binary. We use the Planetary Camera to obtain images of stars in globular clusters. The precision with which we can measure positions is so high, that after 3-5 years a second image will show motions of stars in clusters 6 kpc distant.
Hungarian Academy of Sciences - Nuclear Research Institute ( MTA-Atomki Debrecen )
The research activities of the A Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Atommagkutató Intézete Debrecen include Plasma physics of astrophysical interest. [also in Hungarian]
IAAT (Astronomy): Astronomy section of the Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Tuebingen, Germany ( IAAT )
Stellar atmospheres, UV astronomy, (ORFEUS, WSO/UV), X-ray and Gamma-Ray astronomy (ROSAT, HEXE, INTEGRAL, time series), optical astronomy (Planetary Nebulae), astronomical IDL routines.
IAAT (Astronomy): Theoretical Astrophysics and Computational Physics ( TAT, Tuebingen )
Theoretical Astrophysics; Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics; Numerical Relativity.
IAAT (Astronomy): Time Series Analysis
This is the homepage of the time series analysis group at the Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Sect. Astronomy, in Tübingen (Germany).
We are dealing with problems of the deterministic (periodic) and non-deterministic behavior of astronomical time series measured by X-ray satellites. The object of our work is to develop tools both for analysing and simulating time series in order to improve the understanding of the time dependent processes taking place in the objects observed by satellites (EXOSAT, Ginga, ROSAT, XTE, ASCA).
Iceland Univ. - Astronomy and Astrophysics ( Háskóli Íslands )
IEM - Molecular & Infrared Astrophysics Department ( DAMIR - IEM )
The Departamento de Astrofísica Molecular e Infrarroja (DAMIR) of the Instituto de Estructura de la Materia (IEM-CSIC) borns as result of the merger of two experienced research groups: Astrophysics and Theoretical Chemistry. We develop 3 interdependent research areas: 1)  Observational Astrophysics: Molecular spectroscopy of the ISM and multi-range infrared Astronomy of stars and galaxies. 2)  Theoretical Astrophysics: Development of radiative transfer codes for molecules in the ISM and the Earth's atmosphere. 3)  Theoretical Chemistry: Ab initio calculations of outstanding molecular species in Astrophysics and cross section calculations of ion-atom, ion-molecule collisions. We are strongly implied in the millimetre-submillimetre interferometer ALMA project with the contribution of the Atmospheric Transmision Model (ATM) and the participation in the scientific program. Two astronomical space projects are other of our goals: the new infrared satellite HERSCHEL, and the new generation space telescope Webb. [also in Spanish]
IKI, Moscow - High Energy Astrophysics
High Energy Astrophysics department at IKI, Moscow, is carrying out research in various fields of X-ray astronomy: physical processes in the vicinity of compact sources of x-ray emission, x-ray observations using Russian space observatories MIR/KVANT and GRANAT, development of scientific instrumentation for the SPECTRUM-X-GAMMA mission and ALPHA space station, participation in the INTEGRAL project.
Imperial College, University of London - Astrophysics Group
India Physical Research Laboratory ( PRL )
Known as the cradle of Space Sciences in India, the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) was founded in 1947 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. As a unit of the Department of Space, Government of India, PRL carries out fundamental research in select areas of Physics, Space & Atmospheric Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics and Planetary & Geosciences.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore ( IIA )
The Indian Institue of Astrophysics traces its origin to the Madras Observatory, started in 1786, and moved to Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu in 1899. Later renamed as the Kodaikanal Observatory, it has been functioning as a full-fledged solar and stellar observatory. In its present form, the indian institute of astrophysics was set up in 1971 as an autonomous research institution to conduct research in astronomy, astrophysics and allied areas of physics. The institute is funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The main campus is located in Koramangala, south-eastern part of the city of Bangalore and its field stations are at Kavalur, Kodaikanal, Gauribidanur, Hanle and Hosakote.
Indiana University - Astronomy Department
News, Academics, Folks, Facilities, Annual Reports, Miscellaneous, Animations, Images.
Innsbruck University - Institute for Astronomy
This server offers information on:
Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris ( IAP )
Institute for Astrophysics Laboratory of CNRS (National Science Research Center in France), Paris France.
Institut d'Astrophysique et de Geophysique de Liege ( IAGL )
[in French]
Institut de Radio Astronomie Millimétrique ( IRAM )
IRAM is an international institute for research in millimeter astronomy, cofunded by the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France), the MPG (Max Planck Gesellschaft, Germany), and since September 1990 the IGN (Instituto Geografico Nacional, Spain).
The three IRAM sites are: Grenoble, France: the IRAM headquarters, Laboratories (the SIS junction lab the backend group, the receiver group); Plateau de Bure, France: the interferometer of four 15-m antennas; Granada, Spain: the Granada laboratories, the 30-m telescope located on Pico Veleta.
Institut für Theoretische Physik/Astrophysik der Universität Frankfurt
The Institute for Theoretical Physics/Astrophysics of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt.
Institut National des Sciences de l'Univers/CNRS ( INSU )
INSU is the French national agency for Sciences of the Universe. Endowed with its own budget, voted by the CNRS Board of Directors, INSU is responsible for the major facilities and programs in this field of research, and for the Universe Sciences Observatories in France. The server includes the list of all French astronomy departments.
Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, Astronomy Group ( IASBS, Iran )
Theoretical and Observational Studies; Stellar Oscillations - Solar Physics - Galactic Dynamics; Galactic and Extra-galactic Astronomy.
Institute for Space and Atmospheric Studies ( ISAS )
Institute for Space Astrophysics (France) ( IAS )
The Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale (IAS) in Orsay, France, is a laboratory of French CNRS and University of Paris-Orsay. It hosts several scientific teams (Solar ans Stellar Physics, Physics of galaxies, Solar System Physics) and services (MEDOC data center for SOHO).
Institute of Astronomy K.U.Leuven (Belgium)
The research performed at the Institute of Astronomy at the K.U.Leuven is situated in the domain of stellar astrophysics, with special emphasis on asteroseismology and late stages of stellar evolution. The instrumentation group is involved in instruments for several space missions (ISO-SWS, Herschel-PACS, MONS/Roemer, COROT, ...) and the institute operates the Mercator Telescope, at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory (La Palma, Spain).
Institute of Astronomy of the Russian Academy of Sciences ( INASAN )
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (Japan) - Astronomy Group ( ISAS-Japan )
ISAS Astronomy Projects/Missions: Ginga, ASCA, ASTRO-E,IRTS, IRIS, BICE, ISO, YOHKOH, VSOP(Space VLBI).
Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics ( ITA )
Information about scientific activities and staff members.
Instituto Argentino de Radioastronomia ( IAR )
Información sobre las características del Instituto Argentino de Radioastronomía, sus facilidades instrumentales, tareas de investigación y desarrollo en curso, personal científico y técnico y actividades de extensión.
Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia ( IAA-CSIC )
[in Spanish]
Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias Planetary Nebula Research Group ( IAC PN Group )
Members of the group; Research projects; Publications; Meetings
Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias ( IAC )
This is the general web site of Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias.
Instituto de Astronomia y Fisica del Espacio ( IAFE )
IAFE is an Institute devoted to the research in the areas of Astronomy, Solar Physics, Astrophysical Plasmas, Atomic Collisions and Relativistic Quantum Field Theories and Gravitation. Besides the Institute takes part in international interinstitutional instrumental projects. The objective of the Institute of Astronomy and Space Physics in Buenos-Aires, Argentina, is to constitute a multidisciplinary group of astronomers, physicists and engineers, whose work be centered on astrophysical problems not covered by other national institutions. Besides, through the requirements imposed by the non classical astronomical experiments, to carry on technological developements, mainly in the area of electronics, transferable to other sectors of the scientific-technological system of the country.
The Investigation Projects are: Astronomy, Solar Physics, Astrophysical Plasmas, Relativistic Quantum Field Theories and Gravitation, and Atomic Collisions.
Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica, Optica y Electronica ( INAOE, Mexico )
The INAOE is a research and teaching institution that has developed from the old Observatorio de Tonantzintla. It is a place of great astronomical tradition, where the discoveries by Guillermo Haro and coworkers took place.
Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica. Astrophysics Department ( INAOE, Mexico )
Information on the Large Millimeter Telescope an about the Cananea observatory
Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics ( IUCAA )
This Centre is an institution set up by the University Grants Commission to promote nucleation and growth of active groups in Astronomy and Astrophysics in the Indian Universities.
International School for Advanced Studies. Astrophysics Sector ( SISSA. Trieste, Italy )
International Space Science Institute ( ISSI )
ISSI is an Institute in Switzerland at which scientists from different countries can work together. Its main task is to contribute to the achievement of a deeper understanding of the results from space-research missions, adding value to those results through multi-disciplinary research in an atmosphere of international cooperation.
Iowa State University - Department of Physics & Astronomy ( ISU )
The Astronomy Group of the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at Iowa State University is announcing it's WWW Home Page. It contains information about the Astronomy Program at Iowa State and links to the ISU library, Gopher and other WWW servers in the ISU campus.
IRIS ( CyTeg )
IRIS is a program complex for processing and analysis of large arrays of research data (in particular, images). It is a researcher's toolbox to decide a lot of concrete problems. IRIS is oriented towards the researchers: scientists, engineers, graduate students, students, etc.
Main features of IRIS are simplicity of use, flexibility, possibility of integration with other applications (advanced OLE and DLL-interface).
Native formats processed by IRIS, are FITS, SBIG, BMP. There is the possibility to include support of additional data formats without recompiling IRIS.
Istanbul University, Department of Astronomy and Space Science ( Turkey )
Istituto di Astrofisica Spaziale e Fisica Cosmica ( IASF/CNR Sect. Palermo )
Istituto di Fisica dello Spazio Interplanetario ( CNR-IFSI, Roma )
Space Plasma Physics, Space Planetology, Infrared Astronomy, Experimental Gravitation, Cosmic Rays.
Istituto di Tecnologie e Studio delle Radiazioni Extraterrestri ( TeSRE-CNR, Italy )
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare - Astrofisica ( INFN, Napoli )
Italian Institute of Radioastronomy ( IRA )
The Istituto di Radioastronomia (IRA) is one of the institutes operated by the Italian National Research Council (CNR). It has a staff of about 100, astronomers, electronic engineers-physicists, software specialists, technical and administrative support. In addition, people from the University Astronomy and Physics Departments are affiliated with the Institute. The Institute headquarters are in Bologna. Other sections of the institute are  located in Firenze, Matera, Medicina Noto and Cagliari.  
IRA operates  the  "Northern Cross Radiotelescope"  built in 1960 and located in Medicina (near Bologna).  It also operates the two 32-m radio telescopes at Medicina  and Noto (Sicily) which are part of the European VLBI Network (EVN). A new  64-m radio telescope, the SRT, is under construction in  Sardinia (near Cagliari).
Italian Institute of Space Astrophysics and Cosmic Physics ( IASF )
Institute of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) devoted to research in the fields of Space Astrophysics and Cosmic Physics. The main science and technical activities at IASF cover microwave, infrared, optical, X-ray, and gamma-ray windows of the electromagnetic spectrum. Scientific activity at IASF concerns the various fields of astrophysics, such as: high energy galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, cosmic ray physics and solar astrophysics, cosmic background studies and cosmology, planetology. IASF Headquarters are in Rome, while the three other sections are in Milan, Bologna, and Palermo.
Japan N. A. O. - Solar Physics Division ( NAOJ )
The Solar Physics Division is made of two sections (Solar Activity and Solar Atmosphere) and one guest scientists section (Experimental Astrophysics). Research targets are solar and astrophysical plasmas, using satellites, ground-based telescopes, and MHD theory and computer simulations. The main instruments now used by the scientists in the Division are the Yohkoh satellite and the telescopes at Mitaka and Norikura. [also in Japanese]
Japan National Astronomical Observatory ( NAOJ )
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. [also in Japanese]
Jena University - Physikalisch-Astronomische Fakultät
Jodrell Bank Observatory ( University of Manchester )
Jodrell Bank Observatory is part of the University of Manchester's Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Laboratories are home to the Lovell Telescope and the MERLIN & VLBI National Facility which is operated by the University on behalf of PPARC.
Johns Hopkins University - Department of Physics and Astronomy ( JHU )
About the Henry A. Rowland Department of Physics and Astronomy: Current research activities can be divided roughly into five areas: solid-state physics, high-energy physics, astrophysics, plasma spectroscopy, and theoretical physics. Work in the Center for Astrophysical Sciences (CAS) at JHU is now centered in three areas: developing instrumentation for astronomical observations, particularly from space; optical observational astronomy from the ground and space; and theory.Two large space astronomy projects are currently active in CAS: the Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope, a far-UV spectrophotometer which made its first flight aboard the space shuttle in December, 1990, and its second flight on March 2, 1995; and the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer, a free-flying satellite whose launch is expected in 2000.
Joint Australian Centre for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica ( JACARA )
This page is a resource for Antarctic astronomy, providing information of interest to anyone considering the Antarctic plateau as the site for a future major international observatory. It contains papers, images, details of meetings and lists of people involved with Antarctic astrononomy.
Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe / European VLBI Network ( JIVE / EVN )
The European VLBI Network (EVN) was formed in 1980 by a consortium of five of the major radio astronomy institutes in Europe (the European Consortium for VLBI). Since 1980, the EVN and the Consortium has grown to include 9 institutes with 12 telescopes in 8 western European countries as well as associated institutes with telescopes in Poland, Russia, Ukraine and China. Proposals for additional telescopes in Spain and Italy are under consideration, and furthermore, the EVN can be linked to the 7-element Jodrell Bank MERLIN interferometer in the UK and to the US Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) to create a " global network" . In 1993 the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) was created, with the Netherlands Foundation for Research in Astronomy (Dwingeloo) acting as the host institute. It will provide both scientific user support and a correlator facility. Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) achieves ultra-high angular resolution and is a multi-disciplinary technique e.g. imaging of extragalactic radio sources, geodesy and astrometry.
Joint Scientific and Educational Center ( JSEC )
Goals of the Center: Joint Astrophysical Research by universities and Academy of Sciences at BTA (6m telescope) and RATAN-600- the largest Russian astrophysical instruments. / Promotion of high quality education in Astrophysics and Radioastronomy / Development of database for astronomy research and improvement of educational standards in universities specializing in astronomy. / Application of new methods and technologies to the largest telescopes of Academy of Sciences and development of instrumental base for modern astrophysical research and high quality education.
Kansas University - Department of Physics and Astronomy
A combined Department of Physics and Astronomy, with research groups in Cosmology, Galactic Astronomy, and Space Plasma Physics. We are in the Kansas Alliance for Cosmology and Interdisciplinary Astrophysics with Kansas State University, who are starting a program in Particle Astrophysics.
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics ( KITP )
Keele University. Department of Physics ( UK )
The Astrophysics group is part of the UK-wide Starlink Project. For further information on Keele University look in the Campus Wide Information Service
Kent Univ. - Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences ( CAPS )
Kharkov National University - Astronomical Observatory ( KhAO )
Kharkov Astronomical Observatory (Ukraine). Astrophysical research of Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, stars, extragalactic objects. Astrometry. Time service. Education. Recent publications. Scientific seminar of KhAO.
Kiepenheuer-Institut für Sonnenphysik ( KIS )
The Kiepenheuer-Institut is a research institution of the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, dedicated to the study of the Sun. It is located in Freiburg, Germany, and operates solar observing facilities at the Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife, Spain.
Kiev Shevchenko University - Astronomy and Space physics department ( Kiev, Ukraine )
Research interests: Host of Young Scientists Conference on Astronomy and Space Physics (YSC).
Klet Observatory ( Czech Republic )
Information about Klet Observatory research programme: discovery of minor planets, publications, images of minor planets and comets.
Konkoly Observatory
The Konkoly Observatory of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences has evolved from the private observatory of Miklos Konkoly-Thege. Konkoly founded his observatory in 1871 in Ogyalla. Twenty-nine years later he donated the telescopes and instruments to the Hungarian state. The construction of Piszkesteto Mountain Station started in 1958. Three telescopes currently operate there: a 60/90 cm Schmidt (since 1962), a 50 cm Cassegrain (since 1966) and an 1 m RCC (since 1974).
Korea Astronomy Observatory
Kyoto Univ. - Department of Physics - Theoretical Astrophysics Group
Research on theoretical physics in the Universe from single star phenomena to whole universe, from quantum cosmology to present time astrophysical phenomena. [also in Japanese]
Kyoto University - Department of Astronomy ( Kyoto )
Kyoto University - Department of Physics
Kyoto University - Department of Physics: Cosmic Ray Group
Köln Univ. - Physics Institute
The Physikalisches Institut of the Universität zu Köln holds 5 scientific workgroups: Observational Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astronomical Instrumentation, The KOSMA Observatory, Theoretical and Numerical Astrophysics, and Laboratory Spectroscopy.
La Sapienza University, Department of Physics, Astronomy Group ( Rome, Italy )
Laboratoire d'Etude du Rayonnement et de la Matiere en Astrophysique ( LERMA, Observatoire de Paris )
The LERMA is a new (Jan 2002) departement of Paris Observatory regrouping the old DEMIRM (Radioastronomie Millimetrique) and the DAMAP (Physics of Atoms and Molecules).
Laboratoire Primaire du Temps et des Frequences ( LPTF )
The Laboratoire Primaire du Temps et des Fréquences (LPTF) is responsible for the French time and frequency references. It is also a laboratory of the Observatoire de Paris through the Departement d'Astronomie Fondamentale and unit 1125 of CNRS (Space Time References Systems).
Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso ( INFN, Italy )
Underground laboratory for Particle Physics and Astrophysics. The server includes information about the experiments:
Laboratorio de Astrofísica Espacial y Física Fundamental ( LAEFF, Spain )
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics ( LASP )
The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics is an institute of the Graduate School of the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Members of LASP conduct basic experimental and theoretical research into fundamental questions in the areas of planetary science, atmospheric composition and processes, and solar physics. Members of LASP also explore the potential uses and development of space operations and information systems as well as develop scientific instrumentation.
Laboratory Universe & Theories ( LUTH, Paris Observatory )
A department of Paris Observatory.
Landessternwarte Heidelberg-Königstuhl ( LSW )
Latvia University - Astronomy Institute
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Physics Directorate ( LLNL )
Leeds University - Astrophysics Group ( School of Physics and Astronomy )
Within the Department of Physics at Leeds University are three research groups that work in Astronomy related areas. The Optical Astronomy group is mainly interested in globular clusters and CCD photometry. The Haverah Park group studies high energy cosmic rays by various techniques. The Whipple group is attempting to detect gamma rays with energies > 1TeV using air-Cherenkov detectors.
Leiden Observatory
Lick Observatory - University of California ( UCOLICK )
Descriptions and users' manuals for Lick Observatory telescopes and facility instruments on Mount Hamilton; local weather; astronomical calendars; telescope time applications; staff and contacts at Lick Observatory.

Pages on Lick Observatory of general interest to the public; Lick Observatory history; visitor information; Mount Hamilton web camera.

Lisbon University - Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics ( CAAUL )
[in Portuguese]
Liverpool John Moores University, Astrophysics Research Institute ( ARI, Liverpool JMU )
Details of the research and teaching interests of the group, as well as information on the Liverpool Telescope project - a fully-robotic 2m telescope to be situated at the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma.
As well as the Astrophysics degree-course with Liverpool University, we also have an innovative distance learning course.
Ljubljana University, Astronomical Observatory ( Slovenia )
The Ljubljana Astronomical Observatory is part of the Department of Physics and is located on the hill Golovec close to Ljubljana (Slovenia). Observations that require dark skies are obtained at Crni vrh observing station where two small automated telescopes equipped with state of the art systems for CCD photometry are located.
Astronomers run university courses of astronomy for astronomers as well as physicists and primary and secondary school teachers. The Observatory has a public astronomical library. Research is in large part done in collaboration with the Astronomical Observatory of Padua. Reseach interests include general relativity, active galactic nuclei, close stellar binary systems, pulsars, comets and telescope automation.
Los Alamos Astrophysics ( LAA )
Los Alamos Astrophysics (LAA) is an informal organization at Los Alamos National Laboratory that maintains a regular colloquium series, serves as a clearing-house for information on astrophysical research at the lab, and prepares the annual astrophysics report.
Los Alamos National Laboratory - Theoretical Astrophysics ( T-6 )
Louisiana State Univ. - Physics & Astronomy Department
Lowell Observatory
Ludwig Maximilians Universität München - Institut für Astronomie und Astrophysik
[in German]
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory - Department of Planetary sciences ( LPL )
Lund Observatory
Lyon Center of Astronomical Research ( CRAL )
The Center of Astronomical Research of Lyon (CRAL) is a research institute established by CNRS, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon and University Claude Bernard-Lyon I.
Madrid Astrobiology Centre ( CAB-CSIC-INTA )
Centro de Astrobiología / Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial (CSIC-INTA). [in Spanish]
Malaya Univ. - Theoretical Physics Lab.
The Makmal Fizik Teori is one of the 7 laboratories of the Jabatan Fizik, Universiti Malaya. Research topics in Astrophysics are: Advanced stages of the evolution of massive stars and The cosmological singularity of Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker universes.
Malin Space Science Systems, Inc. ( MSSS )
Manchester Univ. - School of Physics and Astronomy
School. of Physics & Astronomy including the Jodrell Bank Observatory.
Manitoba Univ. - Physics & Astronomy Department
Physics and Astronomy is part of the Faculty of Science and is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Marseille Laboratory of Astrophysics ( LAM )
The Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille results from the merging of the Astronomical Observatory in Marseille, France, and of the Laboratoire d'Astronomie Spatiale (LAS). This is part of the OSU Marseille-Provence. [also in French]
Marseille-Provence Astronomical Observatory ( OAMP )
Mauritius Univ. - Science Faculty ( UoM )
Includes research in Astrophysics and a link to the Mauritius Radio Telescope.
The following resources are similar (same sort-key, different text):
Mauritius Univ. - Science Faculty ( UoM )
Max Planck Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik
Max-Planck-Institut für Aeronomie ( MPAe )
The Max-Planck-Institut für Aeronomie (MPAe) is one of the over sixty institutes for basic research run by the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft. The fields of research comprise the near earth space (atmosphere, ionosphere, magnetosphere) and extend into the interplanetary space as far as the sun and to other planets, comets and asteroids.
Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie ( MPIA, Heidelberg )
The MPIA operates the Calar Alto Observatory as well as conducting research in different areas of astronomy and astrophysics including star formation, extragalactic objects, astrophysical theory, and instrumentation development. [also in German]
Max-Planck-Institut für Astrophysik ( MPA, Garching )
Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik ( MPE, Garching )
Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik (Albert-Einstein-Institut) ( MPG, Golm )
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute)  was established to pursue research in gravitational physics, especially general relativity and quantum gravity.   Its research is organized into four divisions, each of which addresses a particular subject: geometric analysis and gravitation, astrophysical relativity, quantum gravity and unified theories and laser interferometry and gravitational wave astronomy (Teilinstitut Hannover). [also in German]
Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie ( MPIfR, Bonn )
Colloquium schedule (KOLLOQUIUMSPLANUNG -- Diese Planungsdatei ist LAN-öffentlich und über Internet zugänglich via 'anonymes ftp')
McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences ( MCSS )
The McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences exists to encourage scientists to work together on research problems that span or transcend traditional departmental lines. This is done through formal programs such as regular colloquia, and informally through the common bond of fellowship in the Center. Space science, broadly defined as the study of the universe and our relationship to it, is simply too vast an area to be the province of a single discipline. Understanding the formation of the solar system is equally the task of the chemist who measures isotope effects in meteorites, the astronomer who observes planetary atmospheres or interstellar dust, and the theoretical physicist who studies gravitational collapse. Faculty and students of the Center thus belong to one of the basic, traditional science departments, yet overlap strongly in their research work.
McGill University - Earth and Planetary Science
The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences of McGill University have available an interactive Atlas of impact craters and coronae structures of Venus. The Face of Venus, enables browsers to interactively access a geographical database of these features. Craters or coronae can be selected by size, type, and name status to create user-generated maps of the selected features, as well as a text listing. A dynamic ISMAP is created with clickable areas where users can obtain more information about any feature viewed on the map, or directly from the text list. Users may also elect to examine the distribution of their selected features by using hierarchical cluster analysis to generate a dendrogram of any groupings.
McMaster University - Astronomy and Astrophysics
Contains information about their faculty, research, facilities and graduate programme.
Michigan State University - Physics & Astronomy ( MSU )
Middle East Technical University - Astrophysics ( METU )
Millimeter and Submillimeter Wave Astronomy at the Instutute of Applied Physics R.A.S. ( MM and SubMM Astronomy at IAP RAS )
Millimeter and submillimeter wave astronomy research at the Institute of Applied Physics (Russian Academy of Sciences) includes developments of low-noise receivers and other radio astronomical equipment, studies of dense interstellar molecular clouds, numerical modelling. Observations are performed at the 22-m radio telescope in Crimea and at other instruments worldwide.
Minas Gerais Federal Univ. - Astrophysics group ( DF-UFMG )
[in Portuguese]
Mississippi State University - Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Physics and Astronomy Department home page contains information about faculty, students, and departmental facilities. Research information and information about the University's Howell Observatory is also available.
Missouri-Columbia University - Department of Physics and Astronomy
MIT Center for Space Research ( CSR )
The Center supports a broad range of space-related research by scientists in many departments of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Areas of current activity range from theoretical cosmology and astrophysics to laboratory and flight experiments and ground-based observations. Laboratory facilities include X-ray generators, particle accelerators, vacuum chambers, and conventional electronic test and machine shop equipment. Extensive computational facilities are available for the analysis and reduction of data.
Monash University - Applied Mathematics Department
Montana State University ( Bozeman, USA )
Over 18 full-time faculty on staff with strong research areas in astrophysics, condensed matter physics, optical science and laser technology, relativity and cosmology, solar physics and physics/astronomy education.
Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy ( MIRA )
The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy is a non-profit astronomical observatory, founded in 1972 and dedicated to research and education in astronomy. Includes an Atlas of Low-Resolution Near-Infrared Spectra of Normal Stars.
Mount Stromlo & Siding Spring Observatories - Australian National University ( MSSSO )
Includes the Australian AstroWeb site, and an Anonymous ftp server.
MSU Solar Physics Group ( Montana )
Muenster Institute of Planetology
The Institut für Planetologie performs teaching and research in Planetary Sciences with a particularly interdisciplinary approach including geochemical, geological, geophysical, and mineralogical methods.
Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory ( MRAO )
The Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory is part of the Cavendish Laboratory, the Physics Department of the University of Cambridge. Current research interests include: the cosmic microwave background (Sunyaev-Zeldovich and primordial fluctuations), radio galaxies (hot-spots, spectral ageing), ultra-luminous infra-red galaxies, star formation in galaxies, low-frequency radio surveys, mm and sub-mm instrumentation, mm and sub-mm astronomy (star formation and outflows, interferometry, the Galactic Centre), the interplanetary medium, supernova remnants, optical aperture synthesis, and maximum entropy techniques.
Nagoya Univ. - Solar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory ( STEL )
The STEL of Nagoya University is a collaborative institute for conducting and promoting comprehensive research on the relationship between solar activity and charges in the terrestrial environment. [also in Japanese]
Nagoya University ( Department of Physics and Astrophysics )
Nançay Radio Observatory ( USN )
The Nançay Radio Observatory is a scientific department (the Unité Scientifique de Nançay) of the Observatoire de Paris, and it is also associated to the CNRS (the French National Scientific Research Centre). It maintains 3 radio telescopes: [also in French]
Nanjing Astronomical Instruments Research Centre ( NAIRC )
Nanjing Astronomical Intruments Research Centre (NAIRC), China, was founded by Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1958 for developing mainly the large and medium astronomical instruments and also other instruments by integrated optical, mechanical, electronical and computer techniques. There are about 520 staff members working in NAIRC, including one China Academician, 17 senior researchers and professors, 60 senior engineers and 150 technicians. They compose a technical team to study and design the overall astronomical instruments including optical system, precise mechanics, automatic and computer controls. NAIRC is equipped with precise mechanical machines,electronic testing instruments, large and medium optical fabricating machines, of which some are very rare in China. NAIRC is specialized in optical process technology for aspheric surface, birefringent crystal, etc. Its off axis aspheric technique is in the domestic lead position. The technology of antenna panel for millimetre wavelength radio telescope is also being advanced in China. NAIRC adopts astronomical technique and methods research as its subject direction. Its main developing areas are the instruments for stellar,solar and satellite observations,astrometric and radio astronomical instruments and other instruments by comprehensive techniques.The great achievements have been obtained in basic research field such as the active optics and astronomical optical interferometry, which have been placed as the major research projects of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Especially,after finishing the pre-research in NAIRC, the Large Sky Area Multi-objects Fibre Spectroscopy Telescope (LAMOST) has been rated as one of the major national scientific projects.
NAIRC is an authorized unit for training M.Sc and Ph.D students with the subject of "Astronomical Instruments and Methods". NAIRC is having wide international contacts with more than 20 countries. The multilevel academic exchange and technical-trade collaboration have been set up with overseas scientists, institutes and specialized corporations.
Nantes Univ. - Planetology and Geodynamics Laboratory ( LPGN )
NASA Ames Space Science Division
Research and Development dedicated to the understanding of the origin and evolution of stars, planets and life: Astrophysics Exobiology Planetary Systems Comet and Asteroid Impact Hazards Galileo Probe Home Page Planetary Rings Center for Mars Exploration Astrochemistry Laboratory Mars Atmosphere General Circulation Modeling Pioneer Plasma Tropospheric Aerosol Radiative Forcing Observational Experiment DATA Center for Data Analysis Technology & Applications
NASA/Fermilab Theoretical Astrophysics
The Fermilab Theoretical Astrophysics Group, at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, consists of approximately 15 theoretical astrophysicists who perform research at the confluence of astrophysics, cosmology, and particle physics. The group is partially funded by a NASA Astrophysics Theory grant.
National Center for Atmospheric Research ( NCAR )
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics ( NCRA )
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics is the leading centre in India for reseach in radio astronomy. It operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope(GMRT), one of the most powerful radio telescopes in the world for radio astronomy at metre wavelengths.
National Observatory of Athens Astronomical Institute ( NOA )
National Optical Astronomy Observatories ( NOAO )
NOAO-Gopher(Gemini,Weather,Veronica),
catalogs, NSO, CTIO, KPNO
National Radio Astronomy Observatory ( NRAO )
The NRAO is a facility operated by Associated Universities, Inc. under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.
NRAO/VLA Information System -- Maintenance Report summaries (Open and to be Repaired); Official VLA, VLBA and VLBI NUG Schedules; General Info for Visitors to NRAO (New Mexico); VLA Specific Information; VLBA Specific Information; Weather Information
NRAO-Charlottesville ( Headquarters ; there is also an anonFTP server .
NRAO-Socorro
NRAO-Tucson
NRAO-VLA (Very Large Array)
NRAO-VLBA (Very Long Baseline Array)
NRAO-Green Bank (140-foot, GBT, OVLBI)
Naval Research Laboratory Space Science Division ( NRL SSD )
Division scientists are involved in major research thrusts that include ultraviolet remote sensing of the upper atmosphere, studies of the solar atmosphere by using spectrographic techniques, and studies of atronomical radiation ranging from the ultraviolet through cosmic rays. This includes the mission operations and data analysis facilities for NRL's OSSE experiment on NASA's Compton Observatory. Contains links to Backgrounds Data Center, X-ray Astronomy Branch, Gamma and Cosmic Ray Astrophysics Branch, Solar Physics Branch, Coronal Physics Section, Far-Ultraviolet Cameras Experiment, and more.
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology - Physics Department
New Mexico State University - Department of Astronomy ( NMSU )
Contains information on faculty, staff, and students and their research and educational activities, as well as descriptions of department astronomical facilities.
New Mexico Tech - Physics Department - Astrophysics Program
Main research domains:
New Mexico Univ. - Institute For Astrophysics ( IFA )
The IFA resides within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UNM. Links and services which are related to astrophysics and astronomy at UNM.
New Radio Telescope Technologies Laboratory ( NRTT Lab )
NRRT Lab. of JSEC "Astronomy" in St.Petersburg, Russia. Current research: Antenna testing and research, development of new antenna technologies for radio telescopes including multielement feed arrays, MMIC focal receiver arrays, active phased arrays for radio telescopes. Development, investigation and introduction of new observation modes at RATAN-600 radio telescope.
Nice University, Astrophysics Department
Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center
Nicolaus Copernicus University - Institute of Astronomy
Nijmegen Catholic University - Astrophysics Department ( KUN )
Research of the Department of Astrophysics Nijmegen is concentrating on the subject of high-energy astrophysics. This research is observational as well as theoretical and is in close cooperation with the departments of Experimental (HEFIN) and Theoretical high energy physics (THEF) at the University of Nijmegen and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics and High Energy Physics (NIKHEF). T