Physics & Astronomy
Explore the Department of physics & Astronomy
The UNH Department of Physics & Astronomy has about 22 teaching faculty, 25 research faculty and research scientists, 60 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. It houses state-of-the-art educational and laboratory facilities and is engaged in world-class research in a number of areas. The affiliated UNH Observatory is open to the public.
![UNH Observatory](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_480px/public/fullwidth-image/2018/unh-observatory.jpg?itok=uCqa8bWQ)
Observatory
First and third Saturday of every month:
- 8-10 pm from mid-October through March
- 9-11 pm from April through mid- October
Makes a great family outing!
Physics Help Center
PHYS 401/402/407/408 students:
Drop by the Physics Help Center in DeMeritt 238, where you can work on your homework problems and get help if you get stuck. No appointment required.
The help center will open January 29, and the last day will be May 6th.
In-person in Demeritt 238
Monday | 11 am - 1:00 pm |
Tuesday |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Just sign in to zoom.unh.edu or Canvas and then click on this zoom link.
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