Hilldale Lecture
Reversing Climate Change Economically
The 2016 Hilldale Lecturer and world-renowned Astrophysict Fank Shu will discuss ways to fight climate change with technology. Join as at the WID for the talk and following reception. Continue Reading »
Science News
Fireworks in a Tadpole Galaxy
Hubble Space Telescope observations of this flattened galaxy show gas falling in and being turned into stars as the galaxy flies into a filament of pristine cosmic gas, supporting the general picture of how structures in the… Continue Reading »
Department News
SDSS IV Collaboration Meeting
Astronomers from across the globe converged in Madison in late June to take part in a week-long meeting related to the latest iteration of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey Continue Reading »
Department News
ISM Conference in Madison
The ISM conference which will cover topics including star formation, magnetic fields, and diffuse matter in the Galaxy will honor the contributions of Richard Crutcher and Carl Heiles. Continue Reading »
Department News
Washburn Observatory Reopens After Repairs
After being closed for nearly two years for unexpected repairs, the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s Washburn Observatory is back in business for public viewing. Continue Reading »
