Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is one of the campuses operated by Smithsonian Institution. Our records show the address as Cambridge, MA, United States.
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The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory provides advanced courses in astrophysics, cosmology, and observational astronomy.
- Stellar Evolution: Star formation and supernovae modeling.
- Exoplanet Detection: Data analysis from telescopes like Chandra.
- Cosmology Fundamentals: Big Bang, dark matter, and universe expansion.
- High-Energy Astrophysics: Black holes and gamma-ray bursts.
- Astronomical Instrumentation: Building and calibrating detectors.
Featuring 300 hours of research-oriented learning, courses use Harvard-Smithsonian facilities. Students analyze real data, publishing findings. The program prepares for PhD tracks, with telescope time allocations.
Other campuses at Smithsonian Institution
- Anacostia Community Museum
- Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- Freer Gallery of Art
- George Gustav Heye Center
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of Natural History Museum Support Center
- National Museum of the American Indian
- National Portrait Gallery
- National Postal Museum
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
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