University of Missouri Department of Physics and Astronomy

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! This is short notice, but the weather looks good. Laws Observatory will reopen to the public this Wednesday night the 16th from 8-10pm. Masks ...are optional. We have no planets to look at....well we do, but they are in Stankowski Field lights, but we have the MOON! So come on up for lunar viewing! See more

It was announced on Wednesday that Prof. Silvia Bompadre has received the 2021 MU Outstanding Advising Award. This award comes on the heals of her receipt of the 2021 Blue Chalk Advising (student-nominated) Award from the A&S College. Her hard work and success in advising our Physics and Astronomy undergraduate majors is appreciated by all of us. Thank you & Congratulations!

Chief Meteorologist Kenton Gewecke - Live Doppler 8 Weather is live from Laws Observatory on MU's campus. He will be talking with local astronomers about the ev...ent while we all watch this special event take place. For more info or to stream on the go: https://www.komu.com//article_e1e83f90-39c1-11eb-97da-9737 See more

As this year comes to a close, we look forward to 2021 with hope. We want to thank our wonderful professors, staff, and students for their perseverance in finishing out the year strong. I’ve attached our Fall 2020 Newsletter so you can see all of the things we were able to accomplish this year! Happy holidays, and best wishes for 2021! https://missouri.box.com/s/3znj0nylmbgfg34uwfh5ph1o25bd7cko

Meet Professor Paul Miceli. He is the new Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Congratulations, Prof. Miceli!

Congratulations to our Physics & Astronomy graduates! Happy to be #MizzouMade #AandSMade #MIZ20 Learn more about our department’s graduating seniors: https://physics.missouri.edu//congratulations-our-2020-gra

We finally have clear skies tonight! Come observe the night sky with us at Laws Observatory! Every Wednesday night at 8pm, Laws Observatory is open to the public, weather permitting. It's located on the 5th floor of the Physics Building. Ride up the elevator located on the south side of the building. Follow Laws Observatory on Facebook for updates on closings and to learn about special events.