Research
Tartu Observatory is an Estonian space centre whose main task is research and development. We train young scientists in astronomy, remote sensing, and space technology, and we are a recognised partner in international networks.
Studies
Tartu Observatory of the University of Tartu welcomes students interested in astronomy, environmental sciences, and space technology.
At Tartu Observatory, you can start an internship at either high school or university level. Often the internship turns into a research thesis.
Our researchers are available to supervise student theses at all levels of academic study. We also have a doctoral programme.
Freshly returned from French Guiana, ESTCube-2 software engineer Michelle Lukken will talk to us about the experience of developing the satellite.
Associate Professor of Behavioral Genetics, Uku Vainik, will discuss the reasons why we tend to overindulge in good food. We will also explore whether sugar addiction exists and whether a sugar tax would make sense.
Tartu Ülikooli Tartu observatoorium kutsub Teadlaste öö raames kolmapäeval Barlovasse kuulama Tartu Ülikooli käitumisgeneetika kaasprofessorit Uku Vainikut ja reedel Tõraverre tasuta ekskursioonile!
To explore the exciting world of research, join us at the entertaining and educational Researchers' Night on Friday, 29 September, at the University of Tartu's academic and research buildings.
The tower of the Tartu Observatory's large telescope is open during the summer period from Wednesday to Sunday from 12 to 16. The summer period lasts from June 26 to August 31.
The Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Maive Rute will visit the University of Tartu.
The guests of our next scince night are archaeochemist Ester Oras and archaeologist Mari Tõrv.
Doctoral defence: Mirjam Uusõue “Suspended particles dynamics and characteristics in optically complex waterbodies”, 10 May 12:15, J. Liivi 2-127
Join the scientists of Tõravere to explore the stars! If the weather is clear, we will be able to observe the Moon and Venus with a telescope.
12 April we will talk about Estonia's first lunar rover. Our guests are Mihkel Pajusalu, Associate Professor of Space Technology at the Tartu Observatory, and Space Technology engineer Karin Kruuse.
