Welcome to Northwestern Physics and Astronomy
Faculty and Research
Our research employs an broad range of theoretical and experimental approaches to understand the fundamental nature of the universe.
Seminars and Colloquia
See our weekly seminars and colloquia throughout the academic year.
Dearborn Observatory
Visitors are invited to tour the Observatory every Friday night.
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News and Events
Observing at Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open on Friday evenings for walk-in tours at 9:00 PM for public observing with the historic 18.5 inch refracting telescope.
Events
Oct
10
2026
Homecoming / Reunion Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Evanston
In honor of Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, the Dearborn will be walk-in only this evening. No reservations are required--just show up! ...
Oct
12
2026
CFP Colloquium: Michael Mück: SQUID Radio Frequency Amplifiers
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Evanston
Abstract: An increasing number of applications in fundamental physical and quantum research require the detection and quantitative meas...
Oct
12
2026
HEP Seminar: Steven Gardiner: "Taming DUNE’s Neutrino Wilderness ...
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
In the coming decade, the US will host a multi-billion-dollar particle physics project called the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment ...