Spotlight on Astronomy

Prof. Dong Lai will carry out theoretical study on the dynamics and formation of extreme exoplanetary systems.

"Fast Radio Bursts”, or FRBs,  are single millisecond-long radio pulses that appear to come from outside our Galaxy. In additional news: A team of Cornell astronomers have confirmed that the hydrocarbon seas on Saturn's moon Titan are dynamic environments.

“This is something people have been looking for for a long time.”

“Appearances can be deceiving."

Putting students in the role of a NASA mission science team. Asking questions, directing observations, analyzing results.

“New Horizons represents a particular milestone because it is the completion of mankind’s initial exploration of the solar system.”

Astronomy Professor Alexander G. Hayes is highlighted in the new Cornell Research web page.

Planetary scientist Shoshanna Cole has pieced together a compelling story about how acidic vapors may have eaten at the rocks in a 100-acre area on Husband Hill in the Columbia Hills of Gusev Crater on Mars.

Terzian was director of the New York Space Grant Consortium for 15+ years and contributed in various leadership roles at the national level.