Jake Parks

Universe in the Park at Mirror Lake

Universe in the Park hosted another successful session at Mirror Lake State Park.

Planets: An HD Odyssey

Planets: An HD Odyssey brings the solar system to the symphony.

Washburn Observer - Summer 2016

The Washburn Observer is the biannual newsletter for the UW Department of Astronomy. For each issue, nearly 1,000 copies are mailed to alumni, students, parents, and astronomy enthusiasts around the globe. This issue of the Washburn Observer was intended to expose current and perspective students to the myriad of career paths available to astronomy students.

Washburn Observer - Winter 2015

The Washburn Observer is the biannual newsletter for the UW-Madison Department of Astronomy. For each issue, nearly 1,000 copies are mailed to alumni, students, parents, and astronomy enthusiasts around the globe. This issue of the Washburn Observer was aimed at increasing private donations to the astronomy department, which has occurred since.

Coffee Makes the Collaboration Go Further

In the astronomy department at OSU, the day doesn't get into full-swing until everyone gets their daily dose of caffeine and conversation.

SAMS Helps SALT See

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) recently received an upgrade which is expected to boost both telescope efficiency and data quality.

Katelyn Milliman Gets to Heart of Research in 3MT Competition

Katelyn Milliman, an astronomy graduate student at UW-Madison, recently won second place in the 3-Minute Thesis Competition.

Can Studying Black Holes Help Treat Cancer Patients?

By utilizing complex astrophysical principles, a team of researchers hopes to reduce the damage caused by radiotherapy by a factor of ten.

My Four Day Cancer

While You Were Sleeping

Me, My Cell, and I

The evolution of technology and its evolving role in our lives.

Reactor Under Our Noses

Though few people may know it, beneath the bustling UW-Madison campus resides an active nuclear reactor.