Solar diameter measurements
Precision measurements from solar eclipses, Baily’s beads, and meridian transits.
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Costantino Sigismondi
Physicist working across solar observation, precision astrometry, and the history of astronomy. He is the Director of the Solar Physics Laboratory.
Research
Research interests
His work joins observational techniques with historical and theoretical questions in astronomy.
Meridian astrometry
Observation methods developed around the Clementine Gnomon at Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome.
History of astronomy
Research and teaching on astronomical instruments, medieval science, and Gerbert d’Aurillac.
Relativistic astrophysics
Theoretical work on fermions and the evolution of the expanding universe.
Academic background
His studies span physics, astrophysics, and theology, with research focused on cosmology and astronomical observation.
- 1994–1998
PhD in Physics
Sapienza University of Rome
Thesis: Damping Time and Stability of Fermion Perturbations in the Expanding Universe.
- 1988–1994
Degree in Physics
Sapienza University of Rome
Thesis on X-ray observations of galaxy clusters with the BeppoSAX satellite.
- 1993–1998
Licentiate in Theology
Pontifical Lateran University, Rome
Research on astronomical themes in the Gospels.
Teaching
Courses and seminars
Teaching brings together solar observation, astronomical history, precision measurement, and quantitative analysis.
- Solar physics and astrophysics laboratory
- History and philosophy of astronomy
- Astrometry and astronomical measurements
- Statistical methods and data analysis
- Scientific literature and astronomy outreach
Contact
[email protected]Department of Physics · Sapienza University of Rome
Piazzale Aldo Moro 5 · 00185 Rome, Italy