Astronomy Research Areas
Source: https://astro.cornell.edu/astronomy-research-areas Parent: https://astro.cornell.edu/undergraduate
Black Holes and Neutron Stars
Research on black holes and neutron stars is an active area of study in Cornell Astronomy.
Cosmology and the Distant Universe
Cosmology is the study of the evolution of the Universe.
Cosmology and the Distant Universe
Disks and Jets
Accretion disks form around many astronomical objects ranging from stars to massive black holes in the centers of galaxies.
Extreme Physics and Astrophysics of Compact Objects
Extreme Physics and Astrophysics of Compact Objects
Extreme Physics and Astrophysics of Compact Objects
Galaxies Across the Universe
Cornell astronomers study the history and evolution of galaxies across the universe and throughout cosmic time, using both ground- and space-based telescopes spanning the full wavelength range of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Planetary Exploration and Exoplanets
The department has strong research programs in solar system exploration.