NTHU Observational Cosmology Group


Space Infrared Astronomy

1. When and how much stars were born in the13.8 billion year histroy of the Universe?
We want to reveal cosmic star-formation history.


2. However, most star-formation is hidden by dust (>90% at z>1)


3. Infrared light can see through the dust.


4. We launched infrared space telescope, AKARI!

Launch movie is a must-see.


5. Cosmic star-formation histroy revealed by AKARI.

(Goto et al. 2010ab,2011ab)


6. AKARI did all sky survey More results to come soon!



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