Compact Objects

Research into the densest objects in the universe, including black holes and neutron stars and the fundamental physics associated with them.

Galaxy Formation & Evolution

We have experts in both the theoretical and observational sides of star formation in galaxies, chemical enrichment, AGN physics and mission data analysis.

Cosmology

Applying statistical and informatics techniques to observational data and developing new analysis techniques and methodologies for data extraction.

Exoplanets

We research the discovery and characterisation of extrasolar planets (exoplanets), to learn about their formation, architecture, occurrence, and atmospheric properties.

Theory

We apply physics and computational interpretation methods to seek general insight into exotic phenomena that are studied in space science.

Computational Astrophysics

Developing numerical simulation code, GCD+ a chemodynamical modelling approach, to simulate the formation and evolution of the Milky Way.

Astrophysics Space Missions

MSSL continues to play a key role in various space missions, both in terms of building instruments and making full use of the data once in-orbit.