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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
- Astronomers Reveal Feeding Frenzy in Stellar Nursery
September 8, 2023
Read more "Astronomers Reveal Feeding Frenzy in Stellar Nursery" - Natalia Guerrero Accepted For 2023 Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement Workshop
August 21, 2023
Natalia Guerrero was accepted to attend the 2023 Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement professional development workshop hosted by the USRA Lunar and Planetary ... - Student Power Unleashed: UF Undergraduate’s Impact on Project Launch
July 14, 2023
“With the power of machine learning and AI, we were able to present a project where we can explore the ... - Astronomy Undergraduate Sophie Clark Wins Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Awards
July 14, 2023
One of our undergraduates, Sophie Clark, has won a Chambliss Astronomy achievement Student Award. Congratulations! Read more "Astronomy Undergraduate Sophie Clark ...
