Astronomy Research Areas

Black Holes and Neutron Stars

Research on black holes and neutron stars is an active area of study in Cornell Astronomy.

Black Holes and Neutron Stars

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.

Disks and Jets

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.

Galaxies Across the Universe

Planetary Exploration and Exoplanets

The department has strong research programs in solar system exploration.

Planetary Exploration and Exoplanets