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Astronomy

Astronomy Student Resources

Interested in digging deeper into the study of astronomy at DePauw? The opportunities extend far beyond the classroom. Learn more about how you can benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities that will inspire your academic journey, student organizations that will surround you with likeminded peers and programs that will put you on the path toward uncommon success.

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Explore Further Opportunities

Extend your educational experience beyond the classroom with these student organizations that provide hands-on learning in a collaborative and supportive community:

  • Tigers Astronomy Club: for students who are looking to deepen their understanding of astronomy and meet like-minded individuals
  • Sigma Pi Sigma: honoring outstanding scholarship and encouraging greater interest in physics and astronomy

Take full advantage of these beautiful and functional learning spaces on campus where you can connect with others and unleash your curiosity.

  • The Percy L. Julian Science and Mathematics Center: Julian is home to numerous classrooms, laboratories and offices, as well as a spacious atrium for studying with fellow students.
  • McKim Observatory: Built in 1884, McKim retains much of its original equipment and remains largely untouched by modernization. As home to a Clark Refracting Telescope, it accessible to students for coursework and independent research as well as the public though regular open houses.
  • Roy O. West Library: After a full renovation and a reopening in 2023, this beautiful facility houses a plethora of resources including meeting rooms, archives and special collections, the Tenzer Technology Center and Cafe Roy.

Cultivate skills, connect with industry leaders and gain a competitive advantage by plugging into one of DePauw's many academic and cocurricular centers or fellows and associates programs. From workshops to professional development opportunities, these resources are designed to nurture your passions and prepare you for success in an ever-evolving world. Explore one or more of these related opportunities:

At DePauw, you can take your education to the next level. Whether it's finding a project to research with a professor or expanding your understanding with a peer, we're committed to helping you realize your full academic potential.

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Physics and Astronomy

Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the astronomy minor at DePauw is housed in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This department is committed to the exploration of how and why things work through both experiment and theory.

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