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The mission of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) is to advance our knowledge and understanding of the universe through research and education in astronomy and astrophysics.
The CfA is a collaboration of HCO and SAO. Some CfA staff are also in the Harvard Department of Astronomy.
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CfA News
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June 17, 2009CfA-Designed Exhibit on Black Holes Expected to "Pull In" Museum VisitorsOn Sunday, June 21, 2009, a new exhibit developed by educators and scientists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) will open at the Boston Museum of Science. Read More...
Weekly Science Updates
July 03, 2009A Cluster of Young StarsOne new star is born somewhere in our Milky Way galaxy per year, on average, according to the current estimates. The stellar nurseries are located in giant clouds of molecular gas and dust found throughout the galaxy, but are often hidden from optical view by the thick dust. Read More...
Other News & Features
July 01, 2009Anna Frebel Wins Ludwig-Biermann PrizeDr. Anna Frebel of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has been awarded the 2009 Young Astronomer Award (Ludwig-Biermann Preis) of the German Astronomical Society. Read More...
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