Contents

• Stars and Stellar Populations
  • The Galaxy
  • Globular Clusters
  • Nearby Galaxies
  • Synthetic model atmospheres of stars and high-resolution stellar population synthesis
  • Pulsating variable stars
  
  
• Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology
  • Structure and evolution of galaxies
  • Active galactic nuclei and star-forming galaxies
  • Surveys and observational cosmology
  • Galaxy clusters and large-scale structure
  
  
• Hydrodynamics
• Instruments and Technology
  • The GAIA project
  • GIANO: An ultra-stable IR spectrometer for the TNG
  • Site testing
  • Large Binocular Camera
  • LINC-NIRVANA
  • ELT Design Study
  • Infrared Test Cameras for LBT
  • MAORY
  
  
• Loiano Observing Site
  • Operations and use of the 152 cm telescope
  • Loiano computer station
  • Applications to the 152 cm telescope
  • Loiano cooperation
  • Scientific production involving the 152 cm Telescope
  
  
• Computer Centre and Computer Network
  • General Description
  • Computer centre improvements
  • Improvements in the geographic network
  • Routine activities
  
  
• Library
• Outreach and Educational Activities
  • Outreach Activities
  • Educational Activities
  • Educational and Public Outreach
  
  
• List of Publications
• Observing Campaigns
• Positions Held in Working Groups and Science Policy Committees
• Organization of Workshops
• Seminars and Visiting Astronomers
• ``Laurea'' thesis
• PhD theses
• Post-Doctoral, Post-Laurea fellowships and Contracts