Center for Computational Astrophysics

We research systems ranging in scales from planets to cosmology, creating and using computational tools for data analysis and theory.

Fly through different virtual universes from the CAMELS simulations at the current time. Each universe was created by running a cosmological hydrodynamic simulation with different initial conditions, cosmologies and astrophysics. Francisco (Paco) Villaescusa-Navarro

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About

In addition to leading research projects, the Center for Computational Astrophysics supports, trains, and interacts with members of the global astrophysics community and convenes events and workshops in New York City.

Our Mission

  • Solve important, hard problems in computational astrophysics. Focus on problems that we at Flatiron are uniquely positioned to solve.
  • Invent and propagate better data-analysis practices, analytical methods and computational methods for the global astrophysics community, with a focus on rigor.
  • Develop, maintain and contribute to open-source software packages, open data and their communities.
  • Create and support a community of astrophysics doers, learners and mentors in New York City and beyond.
  • Train and launch diverse early-career researchers in astrophysics with unique capabilities in computational methods.

Latest News

Now Fully Online, Simons Observatory Begins Probe of Universe’s Birth

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Delving Into the Mathematical Absurdities of Black Holes

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Black Hole Discoveries Abound in Newly Released LIGO-Virgo Catalog

Upcoming Events

The Coolest Fireworks: Cross-Field Perspectives on Dusty Astrophysical Transients Workshop

Workshop

October 27–30, 2026

The Tumultuous Lives of Luminous Stars: Mass Loss, Mass Transfer, and White Dwarf Kicks

Colloquium

October 30, 2026

3–4 p.m. ET

Speaker

Jim Fuller

CCA Colloquium: Stephen Green

Colloquium

November 6, 2026

3–4 p.m. ET

Speaker

Stephen Green

Video Archive

The Deep Synoptic Array (DSA): Revolutionizing Access to the Radio Sky

Colloquium

June 5, 2026

3–4 p.m. ET

Speaker

Fabian Walter

CUNY Masters Graduation 2026

June 2, 2026

10 a.m.–3 p.m. ET

Speakers

Emma Kleiner, Thyra Eysselinck, Amethyst Barnes, Shawn Ray, Emily McPike, + 2 more

Metal Transport in the Interstellar and Circumgalactic Medium

Colloquium

May 15, 2026

3–4 p.m. ET

Speaker

Mark Krumholz

Contact Us

Flatiron Institute
162 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10010

Visitors must pre-register.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 646.654.0066

For more information about Center for Computational Astrophysics research, people, and events, please email [email protected].

Events

Our colloquia, workshops, and talks bring the NYC astrophysics community together.

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