PlanetarySeminar: Observations and numerical modelling of Jupiter’s atmospheric phenomena
At 14:00 on Wednesday May 12th, 2021, Peio Iñurrigarro from the University of the Basque Country will be presenting a virtual seminar titled: “Observations and numerical modelling of Jupiter’s atmospheric phenomena”. This seminar will be accessible via Teams. Title: “Observations and numerical modelling of Jupiter’s atmospheric phenomena” Abstract: “Jupiter’s atmosphere is permanently covered by clouds […]
Astronomers discover four new ‘hot Jupiters’
Astronomers within the School of Physics and Astronomy have discovered four new ‘hot Jupiters’ in our galaxy. University of Leicester PhD researcher Rosanna Tilbrook led and co-authored the study alongside colleagues in the UK, Switzerland, Chile, Germany, the USA and South Africa. Their research discovered four new exoplanets – NGTS-15b, NGTS-16b, NGTS-17b and NGTS-18 – […]
PlanetarySeminar: Observations and Modelling of Saturn’s Magnetopause and Trapped Particle Dynamics
At 14:00 on Wednesday April 14th 2021, Prof. Nick Achilleos from UCL will be presenting a virtual seminar titled: “Observations and Modelling of Saturn’s Magnetopause and Trapped Particle Dynamics”. This seminar will be available via Teams. Title: “Observations and Modelling of Saturn’s Magnetopause and TrappedParticle Dynamics” Abstract: “In this talk, I will summarise some of […]
Is there Life on Mars? National Space Centre Q&A with Lewis Dartnell
Join the National Space Centre Team on Friday 12 March, 19:00-20:00, to ask Professor Lewis Dartnell your questions about Life on Mars. Lewis is a research scientist, presenter and author. You may have seen him on BBC Horizon, Wonders of the Universe, Stargazing Live and Sky at Night. The National Space Centre also has him […]
Space Debris and Sustainability – National Space Centre Live Q&A
Join the National Space Centre for a LIVE Space Q&A with Professor Hugh Lewis on Friday 5 March 19:00-20:00, discussing space debris and space sustainability. Professor Hugh Lewis is the Head of the Astronautics Research Group at the University of Southampton. The Q&A is part of the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival #SOTSEF. Hugh’s current […]
Capturing the UK Fireball with a Raspberry Pi
Leicester Planetary Scientist Oliver King describes how a lockdown project to capture star trails provided a stunning image of the February 28th fireball over the UK. On the evening of the 28th February, a meteor dramatically burnt up over the UK, appearing as a bright fireball moving across the sky. This fireball was far brighter […]
Astrophotography Competition Time – AstRoSoc Calendar
Calling all budding astrophotographers at the University of Leicester! AstRoSoc is giving you the chance to have your astrophotography photos made into a 2021-22 academic calendar! Submissions are now open, with a deadline of August 15th 2021, so there’s plenty of time to wait for those clear nights and favourite targets to be in view. […]
Prof. Anu Ojha and the Space Industry – National Space Centre Live Q&A
Join the National Space Centre online for a future space and careers LIVE Q&A with Professor Anu Ojha OBE, this Friday 26 February 19:00-20:00. If you are considering a career in the space industry, or would like to know about the exciting missions in the decades ahead, join Director of the National Space Academy, Anu […]
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Part 3
On February 11th the School of Physics and Astronomy joined in with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations, using Twitter (@PhysicsUoL) to showcase some of the valuable, innovative research currently being led by women around the School. In the final post in this series, we move beyond the planetary explorers showcased […]
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Part 1
On February 11th the School of Physics and Astronomy joined in with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations, using Twitter (@PhysicsUoL) to showcase some of the valuable, innovative research currently being led by women around the School. In a series of three posts, we’ll share some highlights from the day, taking […]
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