Research Overview

Areas of research within the Astronomy Department consist of:

• Compact Objects
• Computation & Data
• Cosmology
• Galaxies & ISM
• Instrumentation
• Observation
• Stars & Planets
• Theory

Download a two-page flyer summarizing the research interests of the faculty (last updated Nov. 2024).

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ILLINOIS ASTRONOMY PUBLICATIONS

• Recent Publications of the Astronomy Department Faculty (Experts page)
• Recent Publications of the Astronomy Department Faculty (ADS search)
• Reprints and Preprint by Members of the Astronomy Department at arXiv.org