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The Center for Astrophysics is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Harvard College Observatory that’s designed to ask big questions about the universe, build the tools needed to answer them, and share the resulting discoveries with the world. "The coming decade will be an extremely exciting time for ...
About | Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
About. The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is a collaboration between Harvard and Smithsonian designed to ask — and ultimately answer — humanity’s greatest unresolved questions about the nature of the universe. Founded in 1973, the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is an ongoing collaboration between the ...
Facilities & Technology - Harvard–Smithsonian Center for …
Facilities & Technology. Precise observations of the universe require precise tools. Engineers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian work in concert with our scientists to build the instrumentation necessary for their research, often within a tolerance of a few atoms. Learn more about our technology and explore the facilities ...
Solar System - Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
While astronomers have discovered thousands of other worlds orbiting distant stars, our best knowledge about planets, moons, and life comes from one place. The Solar System provides the only known example of a habitable planet, the only star we can observe close-up, and the only worlds we can visit with space probes. Solar System research is essential for understanding the origin and evolution ...
Academics & Opportunities - Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
The Center for Astrophysics (CfA) provides world-class opportunities for academic training and career development in astrophysics. It is home to the Harvard University Department of Astronomy, which features both graduate and undergraduate programs, as well as to the SAO pre-doctoral program, numerous undergraduate summer research programs, and superb opportunities for post-doctoral studies.
Cambridge, MA - Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
The CfA | Harvard & Smithsonian was created in 1973 to combine the Harvard College Observatory (HCO) and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under a single umbrella and director. Since then, the headquarters has grown beyond its original building to fill three additional sites in Cambridge, to house the scientists, engineers, and other staff supporting the study of the Universe and ...
Research - Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Research. Research at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian ranges across many disciplines, from astronomy and astrophysics to improving life on Earth through science education, climate research, and technology development. Scientists and engineers at CfA are involved in international collaborations to create the next generation ...
CfA Facilities - Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Since its creation in 1973, the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian has been headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where nearly 300 scientists and 400 supporting staff examine the origin and evolution of the Universe. The main building is located at 60 Garden Street (also home to the John G. Wolbach Library), with offices, labs ...
Resources | Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
Resources. In our continued pursuit to reveal the unknown in our Universe, the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian shares a commitment to strengthening scientific inquiry at every level. From fellow scientists to educators, students, and the public, the CfA provides resources that enhance learning and accelerate discovery.
CfA Fellowship - Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
The CfA Fellowship offers the following benefits and opportunities: Three-year appointment with the third year contingent on satisfactory progress. Stipend of $81,500 with an annual cost-of-living adjustment. Research budget of $18,000 for each year. Funding for health and dental benefits for the Fellow and dependents (if applicable), at no ...