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Physics and Astronomy

Welcome to Northwestern Physics and Astronomy

 
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Faculty and Research

Our research employs an broad range of theoretical and experimental approaches to understand the fundamental nature of the universe.
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Seminars and Colloquia

See our weekly seminars and colloquia throughout the academic year.
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Dearborn Observatory

Dearborn Observatory

Visitors are invited to tour the Observatory every Friday night. 

 

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News and Events

 

Observing at Dearborn Observatory

 

The Dearborn Observatory is open on Friday evenings for walk-in tours at 10:00 PM for public observing with the historic 18.5 inch refracting telescope.

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Events

 
Aug
29
2025
Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Evanston

The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 9 to 11 pm during the spring and summer months (Apr-Sept). ...

Sep
5
2025
Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Evanston

The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 9 to 11 pm during the spring and summer months (Apr-Sept). ...

Sep
12
2025
Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Evanston

The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 9 to 11 pm during the spring and summer months (Apr-Sept). ...

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News

 
Beverly Lowell Earns PhD
Kyle Rocha Earns PhD
Zhi-Zhong Li Earns PhD
Danat Issa Earns PhD
Nick Omahen Earns PhD

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