The Vatican Observatory Foundation brings together scientists, philanthropists and the Catholic Church to facilitate and promote scientific research of the heavens through support of the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope and educational initiatives around the world.
Fathers Richard Boyle and William Stoeger each celebrate 50 years as Jesuits in 2011, and Father George Coyne celebrates his 60th!  | In exploring the roots of our existence within the birth, structure and development of the cosmos, we are taking part in a unique manifestation of our search for truth. Fr. George V. Coyne, SJ  |
