Astronomy & Astrophysics
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UC confirms continued support of Lick Observatory
The UC Office of the President has reversed an earlier decision to pull funding from Lick Observatory by 2018.
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Astrophysics meets theater in ‘Birth of Stars’
What does the birth and death of stars have to do with the lives of real human beings? How do we balance the joy and pain of life in a productive way? Does technology make us less than human…or something more?
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Astronomers create first 3-D map of the ‘adolescent’ universe
Astronomers have created the first map of the ‘adolescent’ universe as it appeared 10.8 billion years ago.
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Astronomer Claire Max appointed interim director of UC Observatories
Claire Max, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, succeeds Sandra Faber as interim director of UC Observatories.
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Simulations reveal unusual death for ancient stars
Study led by UC Santa Cruz postdoc indicates some supernovae would leave no remnant black hole behind
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Renowned astronomer Harland Epps to be honored at ‘Harfest’ conference Sept. 23-24
Leading astronomers from around the world will gather to honor UC Santa Cruz astronomer Harland W. Epps, who retired in July.
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Next-generation Thirty Meter Telescope to begin construction in Hawaii
The TMT has its roots at UC Santa Cruz, where astronomers have been working for years on the design of this powerful new telescope.
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Astrophysicist Douglas Lin wins 2014 Brouwer Award
Douglas N. C. Lin earns recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of dynamical astronomy.
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Astronomers detect two planets orbiting nearby ancient star
An international team of scientists has reported two planets orbiting a nearby and very old star known as Kapteyn’s star.
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Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz wins fellowship at Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute
Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz is among a select group of 50 artists and scholars chosen for the Radcliffe Fellows Program.
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Focus on excellence: Student Achievement Week recognizes outstanding work
Student Achievement Week from June 2-6 honors high academic achievement and creativity. Highlights include a science and mathematics poster symposium and the 40th annual Print Sale.
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Astronomer Harland Epps honored by Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Harland Epps, a pioneer of astronomical optics, will receive the ASP’s Maria and Eric Muhlmann Award.