Astronomy, cosmology, planetary/earth sciences

Astronomy is the study of bodies and phenomena in space. It includes a wide range of fields, from Cosmology, the study of the beginning and development of the universe, to Planetary Science, the study of the planets and their formation. Astronomy not only involves a high level of physics knowledge from electromagnetism to general relativity, but also a high proficiency in working with massive amounts of data; it also can be highly interdisciplinary, involving knowledge of biology and geology for example.

Below, you will find opportunities in departments such as Physics, Astronomy, and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

Research

• Physics:
  • Astrophysics, General Relativity and Cosmology
• Astro:
  • Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science
  • Carl Sagan Institute
  • Spacecraft Planetary Imaging Facility
• EAS:
  • EAS Research Areas
    • Topics worth looking into include Geophysics and Seismology, Atmospheric Science and Climate, Space and Planetary Sciences, and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Courses

• ASTRO 2211 - Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
• ASTRO 3340 - Symbolic and Numerical Computing
• ASTRO 4410 - Multiwavelength Astronomical Techniques
• ASTRO 4431 - Physics of Stars, Neutron Stars and Black Holes
• ASTRO 4433 - Introduction to Cosmology
• ASTRO 4445 - Introduction to General Relativity
• PHYS 6553 - General Relativity I
• PHYS 6554 - General Relativity II
• MATH 4530 - Introduction to Topology
• MATH 4540 - Introduction to Differential Geometry

Other opportunities

• Cornell Astronomical Society & Fuertes Observatory