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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 Closed for Renovations until Summer 2009

Alternative viewing to be held at Sterling Hall

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.

 

News and Events

Astronomy Department to host international conference on black hole feedback, June 1-5, 2009:

  • The Monster's Fiery Breath

    • Astronomy Department to host:

  • "Galileo Under Wisconsin Skies"
    • July 19-21, 2009. This is 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 Researcher David Pooley, others witness explosion of a star:

  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
  • UW Press Release

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    Southern Africa Large Telescope
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    Department of Astronomy

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    5534 Sterling Hall

    475 N. Charter Street

    Madison WI 53706-1582

    Phone: 608-262-3071

    Fax: 608-263-6386