astronomy

UF Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jason Dittmann, Ph.D., was co-author of a study that revealed a rocky exoplanet of a nearby star may have an atmosphere.

The Magellan Clay telescope showed proof of helium escaping from a planet originally discovered by UF Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jason Dittmann, Ph.D., pointing to the potential of an atmosphere.

Two researchers are with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Led in part by UF researcher Zachary Slepian, with help from HiPerGator, the project marks a major leap in astronomy, delivering high-resolution data that could reshape our understanding of how the universe evolved and where it is heading.

Space.com features the James Webb Space Telescope photos of the W51 star-forming region by UF Professor of Astronomy Adam Ginsburg, Ph.D., and doctoral candidate Taehwa Yoo.

UF Professor of Astronomy Adam Ginsburg, Ph.D., and doctoral candidate Taehwa Yoo discuss their James Webb Space Telescope photos of the W51 star-forming region.

A team of UF researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture the newest and most clear image of a star-forming region.

Scientists say the map will help them understand why the Milky Way’s center produces some of the most massive and short-lived stars in the galaxy.

The Research Corporation for Science Advancement recognized Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jamie Tayar, Ph.D., with the 2026 Cottrell Scholar Award.

The Early Career Research (ECR) Program’s vision is to empower the next generation of Earth science researchers.

UF researcher Nazar Budaiev, along with Associate Professor of Astronomy Adam Ginsburg, Ph.D. and an international team of astronomers, captured the first detailed views of Sagittarius B2.

Stanley Dermott’s contributions to planetary science and to the life of the University of Florida’s Department of Astronomy have left a profound legacy.

The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.

Private support elevates UF’s stature in future NASA flagship missions.

Imagination and curiosity meet critical analysis and scientific reasoning in the formation of the UF Astraeus Space Institute.

The Oegerle Scholarship supports undergraduates showing exceptional promise in physics, astrophysics, or astronomy research.

Meet two CLAS alumnae, Wendy Whitman Cobb and Sol Ortego who are pioneering new paths in the space industry.

Join the Department of Astronomy in celebrating one of NASA’s largest annual events.

Discovery of the most lithium-dense star in the Milky Way Galaxy challenges the current model of star evolution

The University of Florida announces its collaboration with nine other universities on the Landolt NASA Space Mission, a $19.5 million project to deploy an artificial “star” to aid astrophysical research.