Welcome to the CAST (Computational Astrophysics) group homepage. Our group conducts research in the formation, dynamics, and evolution of galaxies, interstellar medium, stars and planets (more on our research).

Current highlight: "Cosmological Zoom Simulations"
by Ludwig Oser

	! Announcement ! SPH Code VINE (Wetzstein et al. 2008) now available for download Go to VINE Code Download Page

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We participate in:

• Cluster of Excellence: "Origin and structure of the universe".
• EU Research Training Network PLANETS.
• International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics
• Sonderforschungsbereich (SFB, Special Field of Research)
• Schwerpunkt (SPP1177): "Witnesses of Cosmic History"