Research areas

The Kapteyn Institute focuses a diverse set of astrophysical research topics. These domains are connected to the NOVA Network (NW) themes.

• Galaxy structure, Formation and Evolution (NW1)
• Interstellar Medium and Star and Planet Formation (NW2)
• Cosmology and Large Scale Structure (NW1)
• High-Energy Astrophysics and Active Galaxies (NW1, NW3)

Furthermore a substantial amount of effort goes into Advanced instrumentation and Data Science and Virtual Observatories.