- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 23.08.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
We are hiring: Researcher position open!
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
Look out for Comet Olbers across the evening sky
Across the summer evening sky, low over the northwest horizon, we can look for the periodic comet 13P/Olbers in the coming months. The comet has returned to the inner Solar System after 68 long years.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 11.03.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
The image of the Comet Pons-Brooks was published by NASA
On Saturday, 9th of March, 2024, NASA published a captivating image titled "Comet Pons-Brooks in Northern Spring" as the prestigious Astronomical Picture of the Day. Captured by Petr Horálek from the Institute of Physics in Opava, this remarkable image was snapped on 5th of March, 2024, near the Slovak town of Revúca. Horálek ventured to this location under clear skies to record comet 12P/Pons-Brooks alongside the Andromeda galaxy. Serendipity played a significant role in the creation of this stunning image. Even now, several days later, the comet remains visible to the naked eye, especially under pristine night skies far from urban light pollution, making it a spectacle accessible even through modest telescopes.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 19.01.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
Our student focuses on the trail of photons in disks around black holes
Black holes are usually surrounded by large disks of matter, which scientists technically call accretion disks. The black hole's strong gravity affects both the physical processes taking place in the disks and the radiation emitted, allowing astronomers to study the structure of the disks and also to learn about the properties of the black hole itself. While no light escapes from black holes, the disks shine extremely brightly.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 12.01.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
Study placement in Bern
This time, students of the Master's programme Observational High Energy Astrophysics travelled to Bern, Switzerland, during December 2023 as part of a study visit.
- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 03.01.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
