The Institute of Astronomy (IoA), at the University of Cambridge (UoC),
is one of the largest centres for astronomical research in the UK, and is
engaged in world-class teaching and research in the fields of theoretical
and observational Astronomy more >>
The IoA is part of the
Faculty of Physics and
Chemistry within the
School of the
Physical Sciences of The University of
Cambridge.
Featured Science Paper:
- Time-dependent models of two-phase accretion discs around black holes. Mayer M. and Pringle J.E. (2007)
Featured Research:
- Public Open Nights at the Institute of Astronomy
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Invisible: sound art installation in the telescope domes at the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge by Flow Motion artists Anna Piva and Edward George.
- 2008 Heineman prize for Astrophysics won by Andy Fabian.
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Sackler Lecture 2007: New Worlds and Life in the Universe, Geoffrey W. Marcy.
- Kavli Institute Fellowships at Cambridge.
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A high energy
astrophysics conference to be held at the IoA in celebration of
Andy Fabian's 60th birthday. The conference will run between Monday 21st
and Friday 25th July,2008.
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