Observational Computing Facilities
The computing needs of members of the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy are mostly provided by the old Starlink network. Your most common questions might be answered in the FAQ pages.
The system is managed by Aleksander Wawrzynczak, who is in the process of taking over from Alan Lotts. Their contact details are:
- email: oper.starlink@durham.ac.uk
- email: aleksander.wawrzynczak@durham.ac.uk
Contact Details
Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy,Ogden Centre for Fundament Physics - West,
Department of Physics,
Durham University,
South Road,
Durham DH1 3LE
Tel: 44 (0)191 3343635
Latest News
June 2023:
Durham scientists reveal nearly
2 million galaxies, quasars and
stars in the distant Universe
March 2023:
'Ultramassive' black hole
discovered by Durham
astronomers
November 2022:
Durham graduate named new
generation astronaut
July 2022:
* 12 Durham astronomers
in top 100 UK rankings
Conferences/Workshops

Durham-Edinburgh
eXtragalactic Workshop,
Edinburgh, Jan 10-11th 2023.