Welcome to the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics

  ...where the Universe is our laboratory.

 The Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics (WCA) looks to the cosmos to solve the greatest mysteries of the universe. Here, world-class researchers and students come together in an atmosphere of curiosity, creativity and collaboration; exploring our cosmic origin to truly understand the physical processes at work in the Universe. From black holes to cosmology, we aim to understand what lies beyond the Earth. The possibilities for new discovery are limitless.


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Friday, February 14, 2025

What to spot in the sky this year

There's lots to see in the night sky this year, so we've taken a look at all the events you don't want to miss in 2025!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Prize winning paper!

Chloe Cheng was one of the two winners of the 2023-2024 WCA Student Paper Prize.  Here, she summarizes her prize-winning paper for us.

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