UC Observatories
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The University of California Observatories (UCO) is a multi-campus astronomical research unit, with headquarters on the UC Santa Cruz campus (#ucsc).
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This Giving Tuesday, let's channel our generosity by making an impact on the communities in Hawaii. As they rebuild from the heartbreaking Maui fires, your support can be a beacon of hope.π€ Check our website for charities in need. W. M. Keck Observatory
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A hands-on experience in data collection, reduction, & analysis, as well as exposure to Lick Observatory maintenance tasks is invaluable experience preparing students for future research & shapes their perspective on pursuing a career in astronomyπππ youtu.be/RFEyHvm0a3M
Astronomers from NOIRLab, @SanFranciscStateUniv, @UCSantaCruzScience and Willamette University, will use Lick Observatory's Shane telescope to obtain spectra.
10/14, 8PMβ9PM PDT. Join here: bit.ly/3ZIgPDa
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UCO's Lick Observatory is in search of 2 Principal Telescope Techs. This role offers a scenic workplace. The observatory team is known for its friendliness and wealth of institutional knowledge, an enriching environment to thrive in. Find out more here: bit.ly/48JbW0G π
Ollie Jackson, a passionate 4th yr undergrad UC Santa Cruz specializing in astrophysics, mathematical theory and computation, unveiled the first light results from SHIMM, a cutting-edge instrument commissioned on the Nickel telescope Lick Observatory UC Santa Cruz Science youtu.be/9_BP6rBldj8
Do you have what it takes to join β¨ UC Observatories director's team? We are looking to fill this important position. The full job listing can be found here bit.ly/3F6vcaZ Bruce Macintosh #jobs #AdminJobs
UCO's - W. M. Keck Observatory is hosting - the research team will use the Keck II 10-m telescope to study the kinematics and chemical composition of stars in the Andromeda Galaxy and its galaxy companion (M32). ShadowtheScientists Livestream sessions begin tonight. bit.ly/3ZIgPDa
UCO would like to congratulate Alison L. Coil on her appointment as Inaugural Chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics UC San Diego! She led the task force that petitioned UC San Diego to make astronomy and astrophysics a standalone department. π
Ever wondered how telescopes get updated to improve their operational data collection? Who designs it? How long it takes, what the process of installation is? Watch installation of a new instrument on the Nickel telescope Lick Observatory. Full video here: rb.gy/23h7k
As the managing partner of W. M. Keck Observatory we'd like to invite to a @ShadowtheScientists event. The team will be using the newly upgraded Keck Cosmic Web Imager (KCWI) to understand the circumgalactic medium for galaxies as they were 10+ billion years in the past.
Our UCO affiliate UC San Diego are looking to fill multiple Assistant Professor positions. Share with anyone you know who might be a good fit. #astronomy #astrophysics #jobs Find our more:
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UCO's Lick Observatory is seeking a Telescope Optoelectronics operator. Mount Hamilton is a picturesque place to work, the team are friendly with a lot of institutional knowledge to share. If you are interested in applying you can find the job here: tinyurl.com/3ev5ktwp
The new Astronomy and Astrophysics dept's 12 founding faculty at UC San Diego will continue building on decades of R&D using UCOβs astronomical facilities, Lick Observatory & W. M. Keck Observatory.Β We look forward to helping new students explore space! π today.ucsd.edu/story/across-tβ¦
We are hiring a director for our new college-partnerships ed program! Please reach out to Bruce Macintosh Bruce Macintosh UC Observatories Director if you have questions! Later this year we'll also be recruiting a second position focused on K-12, outreach, and science communication.
Would you like to join our team at University of California Observatories? This job is remote friendly with time on campus and at home if desired. Find out more here: rb.gy/lrwwy UC Santa Cruz