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Department of Astronomy

The Department of Astronomy at IAG/USP is a reference in Fundamental Astronomy, Dynamic Astronomy, Solar System Physics, Stellar Astrophysics, Interstellar Medium, Extragalactic Astronomy, and Cosmology. In termos of education, Department of Astronomy offers a Bachelor's degree in Astronomy, a Graduate Program in Astronomy, and a Professional Master's Degreee in Astronomy Education.

The structure of the Department of Astronomy includes modern laboratories for Astroinformatics, Optics, and Electronics, as well as the Remote Observation Room for the SOAR Telescope. Researchers in the Department are also involved in major international collaborations such as the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), the Large Latin American Millimeter Array (LLAMA), and the CTA Mini-Array.

The Department of Astronomy also has a strong presence in scientific outreach, with university extension courses and participation in projects aimed at Basic Education.

Conselho do Departamento de Astronomia Membros do Departamento Seminários do Departamento Escolas Avançadas de Astrofísica

Bachelor's Degree in Astronomy

The astronomer is a professional who applies knowledge of Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry to observe, analyze data and develop models about the behaviors of celestial bodies.

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Estudantes na Estação de Observação Remota do SOAR (foto: Acervo IAG)

Graduate Program in Astronomy

The Graduate Program in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Institute of Astronomy, Geophysics, and Atmospheric Sciences of the University of São Paulo (IAG/USP) was established in 1973 and has been responsible for training the majority of astronomy professionals in the country.

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Rastro Estelar sobre o telescópio de 3,6 metros do ESO

Mestrado Profissional em Ensino de Astronomia

O MPEA pretende contribuir na formação de professores multiplicadores e difusores dos conhecimentos envolvendo as áreas de Astronomia e Cosmologia.

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Silhueta em frente a imagem do universo

T80-Sul no Observatório Internacional de Cerro Tololo, no Chile (crédito: SPLUS)

Research at the Department of Astronomy

Astronomy research at IAG comprehends both observational projects and the development of theoretical and numerical models, studying a wide range of phenomena encompassing from the Solar System  to the large scale structures of the Universe, including stars, the interestellar medium, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and galaxy clusters.

Quadro de "Rockstar e a Origem do Metal" (arte: Marlon Tenório)

Extension at the Department of Astronomy

These are the outreach courses and programs offered by IAG's Department of Astronomy.

Bandeiras de diferentes países penduradas em iluminação de rua

International Mobility

Novidades

Application - PhD in Astronomy (Continuous Admission)

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Eventos

Thesis defense: EBe star demographycs: a comprehensive study of thousands of lightcurves in the Magellanic Clouds

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Horário: 09:00

Local: Auditório 1 "Kenkichi Fujimori" (P217) – IAG/USP (Rua do Matão, 1226 - Cidade Universitária)

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Dissertation defense: Characterization of the open cluster NGC2645: near-infrared mapping

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Horário: 09:00

Local: Auditório 1 "Kenkichi Fujimori" (P217) – IAG/USP (Rua do Matão, 1226 - Cidade Universitária)

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Dissertation defense: Interaction between winds from young stars and planetary magnetospheres

Date:

Horário: 09:00

Local: Auditório 1 "Kenkichi Fujimori" (P217) – IAG/USP (Rua do Matão, 1226 - Cidade Universitária)

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