Heidelberg Joint Astronomical Colloquium (HJAC)
The Heidelberg Joint Astronomical Colloquium (HJAC) brings together astronomers from across many different fields in Heidelberg. It is organized jointly between four local institutes:
- Center for Astronomy of Heidelberg University (ZAH)
- Max-Planck Institute für Astronomie (MPIA)
- Max-Planck Institut für Kernphysik (MPIK)
- Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS)
For further information please contact the co-organizers: Kathryn Kreckel or Eduardo Banados.
The HJAC is held on Tuesdays at 16:30 in the large lecture hall (gHS) at Philosophenweg 12.
The organizing committee consists of Kathryn Kreckel (ZAH/ARI), Eduardo Banados (MPIA), Ralf Klessen (ZAH/ITA), Hans-Günter Ludwig (ZAH/LSW), Friedrich Röpke (HITS), and Richard Tuffs (MPIK).
HJAC Meet & Mingle
As the Heidelberg astronomy community is divided across many institutes, we find relatively few chances to have casual science discussions with colleagues across town. However, the HJAC provides one potential opportunity to come together socially, as well as scientifically. Therefore, and by popular demand, starting winter term 2024 an opportunity for all to meet & mingle in advance of the HJAC was established.
This is hosted starting at 16:00 in Philosophenweg 12 room 106A (right next to the lecture hall), with light refreshments (cookies & drinks). Everybody who wants to socialize within the Heidelbergs Astro Community (students, postdocs, staff, faculty, and anything in between) is warmly invited to attend.
Current Talks
Upcoming talks for the Winter Semester 2025/26 will be announced soon (also available via HePhySto)
Past Talks
The HJAC youtube channel features the most recent talks, plus all previous talks. A more detailed listing of past talks is also available here: Academic years 2009-2025
