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Research publications
Collection of our research publications
Research programs
List of our research programs
Our facilities
List of our research facilities
NRC crafts a new brain for the ALMA telescope
Upgrades to ALMA's central correlator
Canada announces intention to become full member of SKAO
Strengthening Canada's international reputation in astronomical discovery
Directory of science professionals
Learn about our researcher's projects, passions and expertise
Services and information
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
Capabilities in optical imaging, spectroscopy, spectropolarimetry and operates 2 research telescopes
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
Internationally known radio astronomy research and development facility
Canadian Astronomy Data Centre
Web-based virtual observatory housing some of the world's most important astronomical data collections
Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)
Learn more about Canada's involvement in the next-generation radio astronomy observatory
Covington Fellowship
Awarded to an outstanding, recent doctoral graduate in astronomy or astrophysics to conduct independent research at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
Plaskett Fellowship
Awarded to an outstanding, recent doctoral graduate in astrophysics to conduct independent research
Gemini High-resolution Optical SpecTrograph (GHOST)
World-class instrument that will provide high-resolution spectroscopic capabilities at the Gemini South Observatory in Chile
Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) R&D
The world's most powerful radio telescope and the largest ground-based astronomy endeavour ever undertaken
James Webb Space Telescope
The most complex and powerful space telescope ever built
Canadian Time Allocation Committee (CanTAC)
Facilitating telescope access for Canadian astronomers
Why work with us
The Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre is committed to creating an inclusive environment for research, learning and service. We value the merit of a diverse community of staff, students and collaborators. We are astronomy and astrophysics experts, conducting cutting-edge research, operating Canada's national observatories, providing extensive data management and analysis tools through our Canadian Astronomy Data Centre, supporting activities at international observatories and developing advanced astronomical instruments with industrial partners. We can offer technical and advisory services in optical and radio astronomy, advanced instrumentation and data science.
Technological expertise
- Adaptive optics
- Data archiving and science platforms
- Digital signal processing
- Electrical engineering
- Instrumentation science
- Manufacturing and machining
- Mechanical engineering
- Millimetre-wave technology
- Optical engineering
- Project management
- Radio engineering
- Software, controls and machine learning
Scientific expertise
- Exoplanets
- Galaxy evolution
- History of Canadian astronomy
- Milky Way and neighbouring galaxies
- Protostars and proto-planetary disks
- Star and galaxy clusters
- Variable and transient astronomical sources
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Contact us
Email: HerzbergAstroInfo@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Media Relations
National Research Council of Canada
Email: NRC.MediaRelations-RelationsMedias.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Directory of science professionals
View our researcher profiles to learn about their projects, passions and expertise
Advisory Board members
The Research Centre Advisory Boards provide perspectives and advice on overall strategic direction and priorities.
Features
Video: What's killing galaxies?
In extreme regions of the nearby cluster of galaxies known as the Virgo cluster
Video: Dominion Astrophysical Observatory research facility
Brief history of the Plaskett telescope in Victoria, B.C.
