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Astronomers discover unique ‘inside out’ planetary system

Astronomers discover unique ‘inside out’ planetary system

A global team of astronomers, in a project conceived at and co-led by the University of St Andrews, have used a European Space Agency (ESA) telescope to discover a planetary system that turns our understanding of planet

Observatory’s starring role in KT’s anniversary video

Observatory’s starring role in KT’s anniversary video

The University of St Andrews Observatory has a starring role in Fife singer-songwriter KT Tunstall’s music video for the relaunch of her debut album Eye to the Telescope, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Wilson Sibbett memorial symposium

Wilson Sibbett memorial symposium

A memorial symposium was held on the 22 October 2025 celebrating the work of Professor Wilson Sibbett, who died in October last year.