Get ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when the University of Rochester’s River Campus will be among the prime viewing spots for the next total solar eclipse.
Rochester astronomers reflect on their contributions to Spitzer Space Telescope
As NASA retires its Spitzer Space Telescope, the Rochester scientists who were involved in its development, look back on the project.
Professor assists NASA mission to measure disks that give birth to planets
Unlike typical observatories that are positioned on the ground or in space, the telescope Dan Watson is working on is situated in between — on a Boeing 747SP jet airliner.
When and how to see the partial solar eclipse in Rochester
Physics and astronomy professor Dan Watson will be experiencing Monday’s total solar eclipse from Tennessee, and he shares more eclipse answers and tips, as well as places at the University of Rochester where you can safely view the eclipse.
Star Trek’s half-century voyage
From the beginning, Star Trek has attracted a cerebral sort, so it’s not surprising to find an abundance of Rochester connections to the series. Faculty and alumni have composed its theme, written episodes, and been influenced in their work by the series.