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The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida is home to a vibrant community actively engaged in research, education, and outreach. Our faculty lead a wide range of research programs using world-class resources including an in-house design-through-fabrication instrumentation program, partner level access to the Gran Telescope Canarias, the HiPerGator-3 supercomputer, and more. Our undergraduate and graduate programs host around 100 students who are split between our Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Graduate Program. Our outreach program includes highly popular weekly public observing nights and annual Starry Night events which allow us to reach tens of thousands of community members.
Recent News
- Professor Anthony Gonzalez honored as AAS Fellow
February 25, 2020
The American Astronomical Society announced its first class of AAS Fellows to be honored for “extraordinary achievement and service”. Our ... - Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell Visit on February 19
February 13, 2020
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered radio pulsars, one of the most important phenomena in modern astrophysics. Come see her ... - Steve Eikenberry wins 2020 teaching award
January 30, 2020
Astronomy Professor Steve Eikenberry has won a University of Florida teaching award. Congratulations Steve! https://clas.ufl.edu/awards-and-recognition/teaching-and-advising-awards/ Read more "Steve Eikenberry wins 2020 ... - Mercury Transit Observing November 11, 2019
November 7, 2019
Mercury will pass in front of the sun during the day on November 11, 2019. Come observe it at ...
