Radio Astronomy & Interstellar Medium

Our group focuses on observational studies of the distribution and the physical properties of gas and dust and their role in the star formation process in galaxies.

These studies range from small scales, such as the properties of individual molecular clouds, to galactic scales, e.g. to understand why some galaxies are forming stars more efficiently than others. 

How this process is linked to the properties of galaxies and the detailed physical conditions in the interstellar medium are key questions in our research. We work primarily with observations at radio wavelengths, but generally use a wide variety of multi-wavelength observations (infrared, UV, optical) to pursue these goals.



Frank Bigiel

Group Head

Argelander-Institut für Astronomie
Auf dem Hügel 71
D-53121 Bonn

Room
1.021
Phone
+49 228 73 - 1773
Email
bigiel@astro.uni-bonn.de

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