Important Announcement

Welcome to the Boston University Astronomy Department.

The department is located in Boston, about one mile west of Kenmore Square, in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) building. Please select from the menu for more information.

Department Statement on Racism

Astronomy Department & Coronavirus/COVID-19 :

• Prospective Freshman (Class of 2024) – Welcome Message
  
• Prospective Graduate Students – Welcome Message

BU COVID-19 Resources:

• • IS&T ‘Working & Teaching Remotely’ page
  • BU Corona Virus website
  • BU’s Corona Virus information page

Public Open Night at the Observatory – Cancelled until further notice

Night Lab Status page – Rooftop access cancelled until further notice

Our research centers:

• • • The Center for Space Physics
    • The Institute for Astrophysical Research