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Mtex field technician Allen Arnst carefully sets the radio telescope dish atop its pedestal. (Photo by Lathan Goumas, University Communications)

April 7, 2026

New radio telescope to help UVA astronomers stalk dark matter in deep space

Fourth-year architecture student Lorena Maier sketches in the Leander McCormick Observatory during a class session there. (Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)

April 2, 2026

UVA architecture students observe the observatory

Galaxy image

April 2, 2026

A New Era for Astronomy at UVA

Matt Pryal, an assistant professor in UVA’s Department of Astronomy, predicts the Artemis missions will inspire a new generation. (University Communications photo)

April 1, 2026

5 reasons why the Artemis II mission is a big deal

3 people (Kaia Atzberger, Andrew Pace and Nitya Kallivaylil) beside the Astronomy Building sign.

March 30, 2026

Stellar Fossil Offers Insight into the Early Universe

U Ask, UVA Answers logos

February 2, 2026

U Ask, UVA Answers: Kelsey Johnson

Photo of Raphael Baer-Way

January 23, 2026

First Radio Signals from Rare Supernova Reveal Star’s Final Years

Photo of Steve Majewski in front of brick wall.

January 12, 2026

Majewski named Fellow of the American Astronomical Society

Scott Doney (top left), Steven Majewski (top right), Brian Nosek (lower left), and Paul Torrey (lower right) of UVA’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences were named among the world’s most highly cited researchers in 2025.

December 19, 2025

Four A&S Scholars Named Among World’s Most Influential Researchers

Image of star explodes into a dense disk of helium-rich material.

December 17, 2025

UVA Astronomers Make First Radio Detection of Rare Supernova Type

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