University Observatory Munich

The Universitätssternwarte München (USM) is home to excellent research and teaching in modern Astrophysics and Cosmology - since 1816.

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06/03/2024 Groundbreaking study reveals secrets of planet formation
A team of astronomers, including physicists from LMU, has gained new insights into the process of planet formation.
24/11/2023 Interview with Frank Grupp
Dr. Frank Grupp, lead engineer of Euclid's near infrared spectroscopy instrument, was interviewed by German national newspaper FAZ.
23/11/2023 Til Birnstiel receives ERC Consolidator Grant
Through Consolidator Grants, the European Research Council (ERC) helps excellent scientists expand and consolidate their innovative research.
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Research at the Observatory

Scientists at USM work in a wide variety of research areas, including extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, numerical astrophysics, extrasolar planets, stellar physics and statistical data analysis incl. artificial intelligence.

Home to an excellent research environment

LMU's observatory continues to grow and is now hosting five different chairs and more than 10 individual research groups. And it is part of a network of four institutes for Astrophysics and Cosmology in and around Munich.

Wendelstein observations of Triangulum Galaxy

Research at USM

Wendelstein Observatory

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities at the Observatory

Visitors, employees and students should always experience a respectful environment at the Observatory. For that purpose we operate according to the standards set by the LMU anti-discrimination policy, and we constantly work to improve our implementation of the latter.

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Study at the Observatory

The challenging degree programs at LMU and its Obervatory provide you with a research oriented training in all areas relevant to modern Astrophysics. Join us and become an expert in gravitational dynamics, planet and star formation, cosmology, statistics, data science and machine learning.

A hands-on and diverse environment

Our degree programs are closely linked to the vibrant research activities taking place at USM and other Munich institutes for Astrophysics & Cosmology. Experience the international environment at LMU, and challenge yourself to become an expert in your field.

further information for current and prospective students

Our Master's degree program in Astrophysics

Becoming a PhD student at the Observatory

Student and Postdoc Representation at USM

The Master, PhD and Postdoc representatives are teams of two MSc-Students, PhD-Students and Postdocs which represent and support the students and non-permanent staff-members at USM.

Student and Postdoc Representation