Astrophysics

The Department of Astrophysics is located in the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History.

We conduct astrophysical research and provide scientific support for outreach activities and exhibits in the Museum.

Research Research Research in Astrophysics covers theory, observation, and instrumentation, with investigations focused on exoplanets, brown dwarfs,... Article Facilities The Department has at its disposal a state-of-the-art optics lab used to produce cutting-edge astronomical instruments, access to... Staff Staff Staff consists of tenured faculty (curators), postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, CUNY research faculty, and other members who... Article Events Keep up to date on special events in the Department of Astrophysics. Article Education Researchers in the department participate and oversee education and professional development programs that lead toward advanced degrees. Article Public Outreach Members of the Department of Astrophysics help create exhibits and provide scientific expertise to many educational programs and...