Astronomy Emphasis

Welcome to the Astronomy Home

The Astronomy branch of Macalester’s Physics Department provides a variety of courses as well as edifying facilities for students interested in the study of the universe itself.

The Astronomy Emphasis physics major allows interested students to explore both theoretical and observational astrophysics. These classes build fundamental skills that are suitable for graduate study in exciting areas such as planets, stars, galaxies, and the nature of the cosmos itself.

OBSERVATORY NIGHTS

Observatory Nights at the Macalester Observatory are on hiatus during the spring semester of 2024.

For more information, please check the Observatory Nights page.