Centre for Astrophysics of the University of Porto

The Centro de Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto (Centre for Astrophysics of the University of Porto - CAUP) is the largest astronomy research institute in Portugal, with more than 60 people. Since 2000 it has been evaluated as Excellent by international panels, organized under the auspices of the national science foundation (Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia - FCT), which was created in May 1989 by the Universidade do Porto. It is a private research institute, non-profit making and recognized as being of public utility by the Portuguese Government.[1]

CAUP logo
View of CAUP, from the interior garden of the CAUP/Planetário do Porto building
Facade of the Planetário do Porto/CAUP building

Its objectives include the promotion and support of astronomy through

  • research[2]
  • education at graduate[3] and undergraduate[4] levels
  • activities for primary and secondary schools
  • science outreach and the popularisation of astronomy[5]

CAUP is responsible for the scientific management of the planetarium of Porto.[6]

Research teams

Directors
  • Maria Teresa V. T. Lago (1989–2005)
  • Mário João P. F. G. Monteiro (2006–2012)
  • Pedro Pina Avelino (2013–2014)
  • João José F. G. A. Lima (2015–present)[7]

References
  1. "What is CAUP?".
  2. "Research at CAUP".
  3. "Doctoral program in Astronomy - U.Porto".
  4. "Estudar Astronomia na U.Porto".
  5. "Outreach Unit at CAUP".
  6. "CAUP's participation in the Planetário do Porto".
  7. "Orgãos sociais do CAUP".
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