Diploma/Master theses at ZAH (LSW)

At the Landessternwarte (LSW, state observatory), Heidelberg-Königstuhl (part of the Centre for Astrophysics in Heidelberg (ZAH)), Diploma and Master theses can be realised as a part of your physics studies at the University of Heidelberg. The emphasis is on astrophysics with different specialisations.

The list of subjects on this page is incomplete. But the tutors are happy to receive questions and own suggestions. Just ask about your favourite topic.

This is a short overview of the different fields of work covered by the LSW with email-links to the responsible persons and open theses. Also visit the group and project websites.

observational astrophysics
- astrometry
- metal-poor stars
- galactic halos
- star formation, young stellar objects (YSO's)
- hot stars
- novae, X-ray sources, compact objects
- normal galaxies
- active galaxies und quasars
- galaxies in the young universe
instrumentation

Tutors by subject

stellar physics, exoplanets: Prof. A. Quirrenbach, Dr. S. Reffert
star formation, young stellar objects: Prof. J. Krautter
hot stars: Dr. O. Stahl
metal-poor stars: Prof. Dr. Norbert Christlieb [website]
galactic halos: Dr. Andreas Koch [website]
novae, X-ray sources, compact objects: Prof. J. Krautter
normal galaxies: Prof. S. Wagner
active galaxies, quasars, jets: Prof. S. Wagner, P.D. Dr. Jochen Heidt
instrumentation: Prof. S. Wagner, Prof. A. Quirrenbach

To the tutors:

To post a thesis or additional subject on this page, please send an email with a short description.

Contact: webmaster@lsw.uni-heidelberg.de