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Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

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Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

@CenterForAstro

@Harvard & @Smithsonian collaboration to ask — and ultimately answer — humanity’s greatest questions about the nature of the universe.

Cambridge, MA

cfa.harvard.edu

Joined February 2018

Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
@CenterForAstro
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✨ Join Dr. Suze Kundu on a trip to explore the London Starstruck experience! Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a 3D interactive, virtual reality experience that uses our Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory data to create a breathtaking journey through space.
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Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
@CenterForAstro
Aug 6
Thank you @SpaceAbhi, Senior Advisor to @NASAAdmin Jared Isaacman, and NASA Astrophysics leadership for visiting our @chandraxray Control Center today to discuss our growing partnership in exploring the universe! @NASAScience
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
@CenterForAstro
Jul 31
A founding gift in memory of Rev. Barbara Hebner will launch the Smithsonian Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools (STARS) program to serve rural communities across Delaware. Read more: s.si.edu/4xePcRG
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
@CenterForAstro
Jul 16
✨ In a major astronomy milestone, scientists have detected the first atmosphere on a habitable-zone rocky world. It's the strongest evidence yet for other planets that could support life. Learn more: s.si.edu/4pqnSxb
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
@CenterForAstro
Sep 19, 2025
✨ Don't space out. Come follow us on Instagram for your favorite space images and astro breakthroughs. instagram.com/centerforastro