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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
- UF’s Rosemary Hill Observatory offers a rare view of the night sky
February 13, 2024
Far away from the light pollution of big cities, Rosemary Hill is the perfect place to stargaze for residents of ... - The Department of Astronomy is hiring two new faculty
October 31, 2023
Assistant Professor in Time-Domain Astronomy The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a full- time, nine-month ... - Partial Solar Eclipse Observed During UF Astronomy Event
October 30, 2023
On Saturday, October 14, viewers at the Cuscowilla Nature Preserve were treated to a rare sight, a a partial ... - UF Astronomy major Dana Yaptangco awarded Oegerle Scholarship
October 13, 2023
Dana says “I’m honored to have been awarded the Oegerle scholarship by our department. Under the mentorship of Prof. Sarah ...
