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Astronomy and Astrophysics

Faculty

Gregory Bothun

Ben Farr

Scott Fisher

Ray Frey

James Imamura

Elsa Johnson

Robert Schofield

James Schombert

Research at Oregon

Our research includes gamma-ray burst modeling; galaxy dynamics; observations at Pine Mountain Observatory; gravitational waves; the expansion of the universe; and combining detailed astrophysics observations with cutting-edge computer simulations.

Research is funded by the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) grant 80NSSC19K0570, and The Roundhouse Foundation. See the LIGO page for additional funding information.

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Around the O article: Confirming Einstein’s Theory

Around the O article: UO physicist tweaks the age of the universe with new approach

Around the O article: UO scientists riding high with new gravitational waves

Around the O article: Pine Mountain Observatory enjoys its own star turn