Welcome to Northwestern Physics and Astronomy

Faculty and Research
Our research employs an broad range of theoretical and experimental approaches to understand the fundamental nature of the universe.
Seminars and Colloquia
See our weekly seminars and colloquia throughout the academic year.
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 9:00 PM for public observing with the historic 18.5 inch refracting telescope.
Events
Mar
28
2025
Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Evanston
The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 8 to 10 pm during the fall and winter months (October-March...
Mar
31
2025
HEP Seminar: Cristina Mantilla Suarez: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: TBA Cristina Mantilla Suarez, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia Host: Susan Dittmer
Apr
2
2025
Distinguished Lecture: Steven Chu (Nobel Laureate) - The Challeng...
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM, Evanston
Title: The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero Global Greenhouse Emissions Abstract: Throughout human history, multiple industrial and ag...