LJMU Astrophysics

Due to the current situation, we have reluctantly decided to cancel the John Porter Memorial lecture that would have been given by Prof. John Zarnecki on 24th March. @PhysicsNews @livuniphysics

Professor Ian McCarthy from @LJMU_Astro will give his #professoriallecture on Wednesday, 15 March discussing how our understanding of the formation and evolution of the #Universe is being shaped through #supercomputer simulations. Register today: bit.ly/3Z9WKVj

National Schools’ Observatory supports One Million Interactions In December, @SchoolsObs & @LJMU_Astro broadcast their festive space-themed event to over 13,000 pupils with @STEMAmbassadors who are part of the One Million Interactions scheme: bit.ly/3YR8OdC @ESERO_UK

Applications close *tomorrow*, Friday 27th January! Please RT and spread the word to anyone you know who might benefit from attending CUWiP. To apply, and for more details, visit our website: liverpool.ac.uk/physics/events…

New episode of 1823 Podcast – another giant leap. @AstroAndyN and @mattdarnley from @LJMU_Astro discuss the successful #NASA #Artemis mission and what it means for the future of #space exploration. List to the full episode: bitly.ws/xSTb

Save the Date for CUWiP 2023 Liverpool! | 23-26 March 2023 | Website now live liverpool.ac.uk/physics/events… Hosted by @livuniphysics and @LJMU_astro with support from @PhysicsNews, @STFC_Matters, @EPSRC and @OgdenTrust.

NSO: Online Primary Christmas! For the 3rd year running, @SchoolsObs & @LJMU_Astro will be broadcasting a festive space-themed event for children aged 7 – 11. 'Snow Place Like Home!' Last year’s event was watched by over 7000 pupils! More: bit.ly/3Fu7Htr

Did you know Liverpool scientists are building the world's largest robotic telescope?? Find out more at a public talk in the city centre on Tuesday, Oct 25 as part of 'Our Place in Space' bit.ly/3TMhpLZ @ourplaceearth @nerve_centre @LJMU_Astro

New research on massive stars, led by Dr Ben Davies from @LJMU_Astro, has been published with @RoyalAstroSoc “With this early-warning system we can get ready to observe in real-time...and watch the surface of the star getting literally ripped apart in front of our eyes.” ⬇

Job News: Due to retirement, here @LJMU_Astro we are looking for a new director/Head of Department: jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/head-o… I know I'm biased, but I think it is a really nice place to work, so please think of applying, and/or circulate widely.

Last week, we welcomed 20 A-level students from around the country to our annual Astro Work Experience Week @LJMU!🔭Supported by @LJMUOutreach and @LJMU_Astro🤩 See highlights from the week here👇 schoolsobservatory.org/news/2022/work…

Our next challenge has been set by @LJMU_Astro, we are designing our own @LathomHS telescope, we have to consider materials, size and shape of mirrors, weight and the site of where our telescope will be situated plus making sure it comes in under budget! 🔭🌍💰 #ScienceSuperstars

Celebrating British Science Week with 5 local schools and some amazing scientists. @LJMUOutreach @LJMU_Astro #BSW #BSW22 #BSW2022

Excellent news - in partnership with @LJMU_Astro we were awarded more than £1million to host a new @STFC_Matters Centre for Doctoral Training for Innovation in Data Intensive Science (LIV.INNO) #PhD #datascience. Find out more: bit.ly/3JtKiaM

This March, in celebratation of British Science Week #LJMUOutreach and @SchoolsObs bring you 'Making Space' an inspiring event focusing on the impact of women in science. Email Outreach@ljmu.ac.uk to find out more #Year9-11 #astronomy #nso @scienceweekuk

See how AI is helping protect rare animals in @newscientist bit.ly/3o3csAU @ljmufet @paul_fergus @SergeWich @LJMU_Astro @KnowsleySafari #animals #technology

Astrophysicist Dr Renske Smit will be one of a handful of scientists to see "the moment the first stars shone" after #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope today reached its destination 1m miles from Earth @renskerens bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/b… @2.41 @LJMU_Astro #Space

The 2022 Group Achievement Award in Astronomy is awarded to the EAGLE (Evolution and Assembly of GaLaxies and their Environments) Simulations Team. EAGLE is a suite of cosmological gas-dynamical simulations that follow the formation and evolution of over 10,000 galaxies!

I spy with my little eye, something beginning with J... (courtesy of the magnificent beast that is the Liverpool Telescope)

Here's an early Christmas present - the recording of our Elf Space Adventure! 🎅 We search the Universe 🌙🪐✨ for the presents Santa lost on his holiday! Can you help his elves find all the gifts? 🎁 youtu.be/Q0cpd6OqsBg

Today marks the #WinterSolstice and here in #Liverpool we'll get just 7.5 hours of daylight! Our @LJMU_Astro Research Institute & @CMCopperwheat explain what the solstice is and the beautiful constellations you can see on these #darknights. 🌙✨☀️