An international team of scientists led by astronomers from Tartu Observatory of the University of Tartu has discovered many superclusters in the universe, with the most prominent among them named the ‘Einasto Supercluster’ in honour of Prof. Jaan Einasto, a pioneering figure in the field, who will celebrate his 95th birthday on 23 February.
Tartu Ülikooli Tartu observatooriumi astronoomid Maret Einasto juhtimisel kontrollisid galaktikate gruppide ja parvede omadusi ja nad leidsid mitmeid erisusi.
Join us for a captivating EXOHOST seminar featuring Professor Sara Seager, a leading authority on exoplanets and our very own EXOHOST advisory board member!
Registration for the summer school on the use of microsatellites in planetary science and astrobiology is open until 1 May. The aim of the workshop is to promote collaboration between scientists and engineers, which is essential for the successful implementation of small satellite missions.
23.–26. aprillil tulevad Tartu observatooriumile külla Arieli konsortsiumi teadlased ja insenerid. 2029. aastal algab Euroopa Kosmoseagentuuri Arieli missioon, millega on tihedalt seotud ka eestlased.
Computer vision in space involves the application of image processing and artificial intelligence techniques to analyse visual data obtained in space environments. Summer School happens on-site in Tartu 28 July - 10 August 2024.
When a star like our Sun reaches the end of its life, it can ingest the surrounding planets and asteroids that were born with it. Researchers have found a unique signature of this process for the first time — a scar imprinted on the surface of a white dwarf star.
Come on 16 February at 19 o'clock to Tõravere to explore the stars together with scientists! This time, Peeter Tenjes will introduce the Milky Way, which is a galaxy so familiar to us, yet so rare in the Universe.
We kindly invite you to the opening of nature photographer Veljo Runnel's exhibition "Estonian Biodiversity: Insects" on 2 February 2024 at 13:40 in the 1st floor gallery of Tartu Observatory.
The laboratories of Tartu Observatory of the University of Tartu were expanded and upgraded by the beginning of 2024. This enables testing small space technologies in Tõravere at the European Cooperation Space Standard (ECSS) level.
Over the next seven years, the government will fund ten centres of excellence addressing scientific issues of importance to Estonia. The University of Tartu has tight connections with all of them.
The University of Tartu will organise its alumni get-together with the slogan “Back to the university” on 18 May 2024. Early-bird tickets at special rates are available from 1 December.