![](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/physics-astronomy/wp-content/uploads/sites/383/2023/07/our-faculty-1024x683.jpg)
Learn about our professors and their broad perspectives of the world that results in original thought and theory.
![](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/physics-astronomy/wp-content/uploads/sites/383/2023/07/Our-Alumni.jpg)
Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory
The one-meter telescope, which was installed in the summer of 2019, is the largest telescope on a university campus in all of Canada.
![](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/physics-astronomy/wp-content/uploads/sites/383/2023/07/banner-physics-and-astronomy-graduate-executive.png)
Physics and Astronomy Graduate Executive (PAGE)
PAGE representatives have a voice in, and participate in the Graduate Student Association (GSA), the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), and the Physics and Astronomy Departmental Meetings.
![](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/interdisdev/wp-content/uploads/sites/342/2021/04/students_autumn3-1024x682.jpeg)
The York University Graduate Students’ Association (YUGSA) works to improve the learning, teaching, and working environments for all graduate students at York University. DGSA Constitution (.pdf).
![Image of Vari Hall](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/interdisdev/wp-content/uploads/sites/342/2021/04/variflag2-1024x683.jpeg)
In FGS, you’ll be provided with foundational tools and resources to guide your academic journey and further develop the skills needed to make positive change.
![](https://idis.apps01.yorku.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/learnmore.png)
Learn More
The Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.