Events

 Local Astronomy Talks
The Starry Messenger
PhD & MSc (Res) Research in Astrophysics 2010

Astronomy at the University of Hertfordshire performs very well in the RAE 2008 with the majority of its researchers rated as world-leading/internationally excellent

Professor James Hough awarded Herschel Medal

Centre for Astrophysics Research

The Centre for Astrophysics Research (CAR) carries out research on a range of key science questions in astronomy. Research programmes include observations covering wavelengths from X-ray through to the radio, extensive computer modelling, theoretical studies and instrument development.
Extragalactic Galactic Instrumentation
Galaxy formation, evolution and activity across cosmic time Structure and composition of the Milky Way and its satellites; stars, brown dwarfs, planets and the ISM Instrumentation and laboratory
Facilities Computing Surveys
Facilities Surveys Surveys

A number of projects are jointly supported by CAR and the Centre for Atmospheric and Instrumentation Research (CAIR), based on their shared strengths in light scattering and instrumentation.