METEORs
The Modules Experiment-ThEOry-Research are the core of MAUCA. They are interactive, research-focused teaching modules in which students simultaneously learn theoretical and practical skills. Most METEOR are related to existing or future international research projects, instruments, and/or space missions. All supervisors are research experts in the topics covered by the METEOR.
On top of the common C2PU METEOR, each MAUCA student chooses 4 METEORs in Nice, and 1 among the METEORs abroad, allowing them to build an à la carte master. Nonetheless, the four METEORs in Nice must cover at least three categories among the five listed below.
Check out the conditions to validate courses, semesters, and years (Méthode de Contrôle des Connaissances) here.
Warning: The list below shows the METEORs available in 2025/2026. The list for 2026/2027 is coming soon !1. Planetary sciences


Planet-disk interactions
Simulate planet migrating within accretion disks in the lab!
A. Crida, H. Méheut & E. Lega - Syllabus


JUICE - JUpiter ICy moons Explorer
Study the interior of Jupiter moons with a space mission!
A. Fienga & A. Mémin - Syllabus


Asteroid Polarimetry: Observation and Analysis
Explore exotic properties of asteroids!
Ph. Bendjoya - Syllabus


Atmospheres of stars and exoplanets
Analyze JWST spectra of exoplanets!
V. Parmentier (& A. Chiavassa) - Syllabus
2. Stellar and galactic physics


Astrophysics of Gaseous and Dusty Nebulae
Understand planetary nebulae and analyze their morphology with VLT images!
P. de Laverny & É. Lagadec - Syllabus


Stellar Pulsation and Evolution
Probe stellar interior from their surface pulsation!
M. Chadid - Syllabus


Planetary Dynamics and Stellar Evolution
Model the fate of planets in the late stage of stellar evolution!
Ph. Bendjoya & G. Niccolini - Syllabus


Galactic Archeology
Decipher the Milky Way formation and evolution!
A. Recio-Blanco & P. de Laverny - Syllabus
3. Extragalactic, cosmology & relativity


Relativistic Gravitation and Astrophysics
Study the geometry of space and time!
B. Chauvineau - Syllabus
4. Signal processing & numerical methods
5. Astronomical optics & instrumentation


Free Space Laser Links for Space applications
Measure the distance to the Moon with a laser!
J. Chabé - Syllabus


Astronomical Adaptive Optics
Correct the image deformation from the atmosphere!
M. Carbillet & A. Ziad - Syllabus







