Research: Extragalactic Astrophysics

Hubble Space Telescope image of the central regions of the nearby Coma cluster of galaxies.

Scientific Interests

The Birmingham Extragalactic Group studies a wide range of cosmic structures, from star clusters to superclusters, using a combination of multi-wavelength observations (radio, IR, optical and X-ray), advanced analysis techniques, and hydrodynamical modelling. More details of our work can be found by following the links below.

Galaxies   Starburst galaxies   Galactic superwinds   Normal spiral galaxies   Merging galaxies   Elliptical galaxies   Galaxy-cluster interactions

Galaxy Groups   Group evolution   Hot gas in groups   Fossil groups

Galaxy Clusters   Lensing   Galaxy-cluster interactions   Superclusters and large-scale filaments

Extragalactic Surveys   XMM/Chandra deep X-ray survey   WARPS cluster survey   FLASH redshift survey   APM galaxy surveys   XMM LSS survey

Information on some of the Group's work with X-ray data from the XMM-Newton Observatory, and a guide to XMM data analysis can be found here.

The Group hosts an annual  Extragalactic Workshop.
 

Joining the group

• We typically recruit two or three postgraduate students each year. In addition to PPARC funded places, the School funds four year postgraduate teaching assistant places, which are much sought after, on a competitive basis. Details of how to apply can be found here.
• From time to time, postdoctoral research positions become available within the group, these are always advertised on the Starlink News pages, and the group's Employment page.

Members of the group
 
 

Recent PhDs
 
 

Recent Publications

A list of the extragalactic group's recent (past 3+ years) publications, including recent astro-ph submissions, can be found here.

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