Astronomy is one of the most interesting and exciting subjects to study, and explaining the beauty of the night sky is deeply rewarding. Being based on a firm mathematical and physics foundation, it prepares a student for many careers both inside and outside of the field.
We constantly develop and enhance our instrumentation for observational astrophysics; and we are engaged in programmes to make use of modern computing tools and networks of robotic telescopes.
Photometric observations at UCLO are used in the study of extrasolar-planet transits, microlensing events, solar-system occultation events, and supernovae.
We have in the past employed spectroscopy to record spectra of planets and bright stars. We are in the process of acquiring a new spectrometer for future measurements.
The academic staff of the observatory are actively publishing science as well as teaching it
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We are part of UCL Physics and Astronomy: Internationally renowned Department for being at the forefront of world-leading research and providing high-class teaching.
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