Niels Bohr Institute > Research > Astronomy
A broad spectrum of astronomy and astrophysics is researched at the Niels Bohr Institute – everything from the visible Universe such as planets, stars and galaxies- to the invisible universe and the presence of dark energy and dark matter.
Researchers participate in many international projects and have access to modern telescopes and satellites via, e.g. Denmark’s membership of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Astronomers have together with engineers and technicians great expertise in developing and building advanced new instruments for the exploration of space.
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Cosmology - Dark Cosmology Centre
Dark Cosmology Centre explore the farthest reaches of space by observing cosmological ’beacons’ such as supernovas and gamma flashes. cosmology >>
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Stars and Galaxies - Astrophysics
The group keeps to classical astrophysics. Star systems and galaxy clusters are the building blocks of our universe and center of their research. stars and galaxies >>
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Instrument Development
In conjunction with electronic engineers astronomers develop new and advanced instruments for space exploration. instrument development >>
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Computational Astrophysics
The formation of new stars, the nature of sunspots, and the blazing hot corona, are all studied with the aid of computer simulations. computational astrophysics >>
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Planetary Physics
The area of research of planetary physicists include water on mars, the creation of the moon and earthlike planets beyond our solar system. planetary physics >>
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KU Space Science Center
The Center is an interdisciplinary center for space science at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. KU Space Science Center >>
