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Exploring the Cosmos from College Park

Maryland Astronomy

World-class students and scientists join together near the nation's capital to make discoveries and answer fundamental questions about our universe.



Meet the Department

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Associate Professor

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Adjunct Assistant Professor

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Graduate Student

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CRESST II Scientist Support Coordinator

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Principal Faculty Specialist

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Graduate Student

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Research Engineer

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Director of Finance

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Graduate Student

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Principal Faculty Specialist

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Graduate Student

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Graduate Student

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Graduate Student

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Professor Emeritus

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Associate Research Scientist

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Graduate Student

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Graduate Student

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Research Scientist

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Assistant Program Director

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Senior Faculty Specialist

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Associate Research Scientist

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Research Scientist

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Research Professor

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Senior Faculty Specialist

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Associate Research Scientist

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Program Coordinator