The first scientific article about sunspots was published 400 years ago on 23 June 1611. Scientists of the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) and the University Oulu in Finland are now reconstructing tens of thousands of sunspots: the solar activity over four centuries. Looking back on history, they also want to understand better the future of the activity of the Sun.

Astrophysicists find imprints of fast rotating massive stars in the bulge of our galaxy.

Today, the Astrophysical Institute Potsdam officially announced its new name during a ceremonial act with invited guests and staff.

innoFSPEC Potsdam – centre of innovation competence innoFSPEC receives "Location 2011 in the Country of Ideas" award. The ceremonial act, which is coupled to a public event, took place at AIP during the "Girls’ Day 2011".

On Monday April 11, 2011, the Astrophysical Institute Potsdam honors its long-time colleague Horst Künzel with a festive colloquium on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Tidal effects change the concept of the habitable zone.

Astrophysicists find new remnants of a neighbouring galaxy in our own galaxy.