- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 17.03.2025
- Institute of Physics in Opava
A partial solar eclipse will occur on Saturday 29th March 2025
On Saturday 29th March 2025 there will be a solar eclipse observable from central Europe. It will only be partial, but will be accompanied by very favourable viewing conditions. The Czech Republic will be on the edge of the event zone, which will be observable in northeastern America, virtually all of Europe and parts of Asia. In our territory, the eclipse will be visible around noon at an altitude of more than 40° above the horizon, and at its maximum phase the Moon will cover up to 22 per cent of the diameter of the solar disk (north-western Bohemia).
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 11.03.2025
- Institute of Physics in Opava
Saying goodbye to our beloved colleague prof. Maurizio Falanga
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Prof. Maurizio Falanga passed away. He was a longtime collaborator of the Institute of Physics in Opava.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 02.12.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
Neutron star research in Switzerland
Is it possible to work with a renowned professor of astrophysics at the International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland, as part of your studies? A student of the PhD programme Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics at the Institute of Physics of the Silesian University in Opava, Mgr. René Šprňa went to see for himself at the turn of September and October this year.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 14.10.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
Erasmus+ students explored Opava!
At the beginning of this month, the individual departments of the Silesian University in Opava, which are responsible for the Erasmus+ agenda, prepared a fun and educational programme for foreign first-year students. The School of Business Administration in Karvina also joined the programme with their students.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 23.08.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
We are hiring: Researcher position open!
SELECTION PROCEDURE IS FINISHED. We are excited to announce that the Institute of physics in Opava does currently have an open position for a Researcher to join our team.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 02.08.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
The image of comet Olbers was published by NASA
On Thursday, August 1st, 2024, NASA selected a photograph titled "Comet Olbers over Kunětice Castle" as its prestigious Astronomy Picture of the Day. The image was captured by Petr Horálek from the Institute of Physics in Opava. Taken on July 28th, 2024, near the village of Kunětice, the photograph showcases the periodic comet Olbers as it appeared in the evening sky, positioned behind the iconic East Bohemian landmark, Kunětická hora. The comet, which is currently visible with small binoculars, can still be observed in the coming days, though it is gradually moving away from Earth.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 23.07.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
Discovery of chords sounds emitted by black holes in the Universe
Opava´s astrophysicists have made a fascinating discovery during their long-term research on black holes. They found that gravitational waves emitted from the vicinity of black holes, or during the merger of two compact celestial bodies, are accompanied by undulations that resemble the chords of musical instruments. The properties of these "chords" will allow physicists not only to better determine the parameters of the objects generating these waves but also to predict potential threats to humanity from space.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 20.06.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
The lowest full moon on the horizon
On Friday night, June 21th to Saturday, June 22nd, we will have the southernmost (lowest over the horizon) full moon of the year. The moon will reach its full phase at 3:10 CEST and will peak over the southern horizon just two hours earlier.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 17.06.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
Watch out for the Noctilucent Clouds
Last week the chillingly beautiful Noctilucent clouds could be observed from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The phenomenon most often appears in our skies in the weeks around the summer solstice, which occurs in less than a week.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 12.06.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
