Measurements of the global star formation history of the universe greatly benefit from the combination of independent star formation rate (SFR) indicators, and from the use of a robust SFR tracer over a large redshift range to calibrate other SFR indicators accesible at redshifts where the first one is not available. The Hα luminosity is a well

The SAURON team recently completed an integral-field survey of nearby early-type galaxies. Relying primarily on the ionised-gas and stellar linestrength (age, metallicity, and overabundance) maps, I will briefly review the evidence for recent star formation in those objects. Particular attention will be paid to the apparent relationship between

The Nordic Near-Earth Object Network (Nordic NEON) observing program was established to obtain knowledge of the physical and dynamical properties of near-Earth objects (NEOs). Photometric and astrometric observations have been carried out at the Nordic Optical Telescope since June 2004. By collaborating with other observing programs and applying

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The next time you plan a quiet evening under a salted sky, with hopes of bathing your eyes in the ancient light of a majestic star cluster, be sure that your sketching kit comes with you! A casual glance at these celestial marvels will not give you a decent appreciation for an object whose history and character are as unique as the fingerprints you

Few things attract newcomers to visual astronomy and set them up for frustration like the crisp, vivid photographs of galactic and planetary nebulae that amaze us and fuel our imagination. The actual views through a telescope are, of course, far more subtle, requiring patience and persistence to observe and appreciate. Although the details in these