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Kapteyn Astronomical Institute @kapteynastro.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🌌 Our galactic neighbor Andromeda is heading towards the Milky Way! Join astronomer Evan Skillman for the annual Blaauw Lecture and discover what Hubble has revealed about this fascinating galaxy. 📅 3 Nov, 20:00 📍 Groningen 🎟️ Free (ticket required) www.rug.nl/research/kap...

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Kapteyn Astronomical Institute @kapteynastro.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🚀 ExoHack – Episode IV: Groningen Edition Join us April 16–17, 2026 at the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute (University of Groningen) for a two-day AI & exoplanet hackathon. Explore new worlds using data, AI, and collaborative coding. Register via the QR code on the poster!

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Kapteyn Astronomical Institute @kapteynastro.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

On 3 December, Laura Kreidberg gives this year’s Blaauw Lecture: “Copernicus Revisited: Is the Earth Special?” She’ll share the latest JWST discoveries on TRAPPIST-1, lava worlds, and Earth-sized exoplanets — offering new insight into how unique our planet might be. 🎟️ Info & tickets: sggroningen.nl

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Kapteyn Astronomical Institute @kapteynastro.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🎉 The Pastoor Schmeits Prize 2025 has been awarded to Else Starkenburg (University of Groningen) for her groundbreaking work in galactic archaeology! 🌌 She developed a unique method to find the universe’s oldest, rarest stars. www.astronomie.nl/nieuws/pasto...

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Kapteyn Astronomical Institute @kapteynastro.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

An international research team, including scientists from @kapteynastro.bsky.social @unigroningen.bsky.social, has analyzed data from 41 million #galaxies to estimate the distribution of matter in the #universe ,confirming a long-established model. Read more: news.rub.de/english/pres...

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Kapteyn Astronomical Institute @kapteynastro.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Today, ESA released its first batch of survey data taken by Euclid, including a preview of its deep fields. Astronomers from @kapteynastro.bsky.social from @unigroningen.bsky.social are involved in the Euclid mission. Read more: www.esa.int/Science_Expl...

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Kapteyn Astronomical Institute @kapteynastro.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

In het Kapteyn Instituut (@kapteynastro.bsky.social) van Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (@unigroningen.bsky.social) wordt binnenkort een traantje gelaten. Na meer dan tien jaar komt er een eind aan het leven van Gaia, de ruimtetelescoop. www.rtvnoord.nl/natuur/12665...

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Kapteyn Astronomical Institute @kapteynastro.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The Fundamentals of the #Universe is a #research theme within @unigroningen.bsky.social. Its aim is to study the fundamental forces of #Nature and involves researchers from @kapteynastro.bsky.social, Van Swinderen Institute and Bernoulli Institute. Read more: www.rug.nl/fse/news/mat...

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