Department of Astronomy
The UW-Madison Astronomy Department's web pages herein describe our members, graduate program, research facilities, projects, and groups, our scholarly research, and research talks. Our undergraduate and graduate teaching, committees, and public outreach are also found here. Associated home pages can be found for our Space Astronomy Laboratory and our Astronomy Department Shops. Summaries of our activities for the past few years are contained in our Annual Reports.
Washburn Observatory has re-opened for night-time viewing, starting Wednesday, August 19, 2009.
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News and Events:
Washburn Observatory has reopened. An Open House is scheduled on Friday, September 11th.
Arthur Dodd Code (1923 - 2009)
We are saddened to announce the passing of a great astronomer of the 20th century, Art Code. Art's career paralleled the advancement of space exploration, and his vision and brilliance contributed centrally to the development of space astronomy. Much of University of Wisconsin astronomy today builds on Art's legacy, including the Space Astronomy Laboratory, the WIYN Observatory, and Space Place. More important to Art would be the many students, staff and faculty who were forever changed by having known him. We will miss him greatly.
An obituary and the thoughts of many friends are at this site. The department will create a memorial to Art on behalf of future scientists of all ages. If you would like to help create this memorial, please join with us as a Friend of Washburn, yet another Art Code creation.
Pine Bluff Observatory hosted an Open House, Sunday, August 23, 2009.
Astronomy Department recently hosted "Galileo Under Wisconsin Skies" July 19-21, 2009. This was a special series of events commemorating the 400th anniversary of Galileo's telescope, the International Year of Astronomy and the renovation of Washburn Observatory on campus.
Astronomy Department hosted an international conference on black hole feedback, June 1-5, 2009 "The Monster's Fiery Breath"
Astronomy Department Researcher David Pooley, others witness explosion of a star:
- UW press release
- SALT press release
- Pictures
Southern African Large Telescope: First Light
- Visiting the department?
- Campus Map and other map links
- An area highway map courtesy of MapQuest
- About Madison
Department of Astronomy
University of Wisconsin-Madison
3321 Sterling Hall
475 N. Charter Street
Madison WI 53706-1582
Phone: 608-262-3071
Phone: 608-262-2965
Fax: 608-263-6386
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