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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.
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
Nov
13
2026
Colloquium: Sherwood Richers: "Quantum Neutrino Plasmas in Explod...
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Neutrinos carry away a huge fraction of the energy released when a massive star collapses or two neutron stars merge. Along the way the...
Nov
13
2026
Fall/Winter 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...
Nov
16
2026
Quantum Information Seminar: Jerry Gabrielse: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: TBA Gerald Gabrielse, Professor, Northwestern University Host: Ian Low