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The Astronomy-Physics option provides courses and laboratory work in astronomy and physics, featuring an astronomical observatory with one eight-inch and one 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, an eight-inch Newtonian telescope, an eight-inch fixed focal point telescope for persons with disabilities, two spectrographs, a hydrogen-alpha filter, an objective prism, and two charge-coupled devices (CCD). A 20-inch telescope and a 16-inch telescope are installed under dark skies at a site remote from the campus.

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Welcome

Astronomy, the science of the stars, planets, galaxies, and black holes, fascinates people of all ages. It is the oldest science, yet it is also the most intriguing because the study of astronomy will help to answer the most important questions human beings can ask:

Student Testimonials

Do you wonder what other students think about the Astronomy Program?

Here are some students鈥� opinions of Prof John Martin, who teaches all of the Astronomy and Physics courses at UIS:

鈥淚 am convinced all of humanity is born with more gifts than we know. Most are born geniuses and just get de-geniused rapidly.鈥�

Active Faculty

Dr. John C. Martin

Associate Professor of Astronomy-Physics

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Contact Astronomy 鈥� Physics

For Star Party Information Call: (217) 206-8342

UIS Astronomy-Physics Program
Health & Science Building 314
University of 缅北禁地 Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield, 缅北禁地 62703

Phone: (217) 206-6589
Office: HSB 314

The goal of Astronomy-Physics in the Chemistry Department is to enhance society鈥檚 ability to understand the Universe through the application of scientific problem solving.

Welcome to Graduate Education at UIS

We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our .  More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.