The Zentrum für Astronomie der Universität Heidelberg (ZAH) is the largest university astronomy group within Germany. The ZAH was established in 2005 by joining the former state institutes Astronomisches Rechen-Institut (ARI) and Landessternwarte Königstuhl (LSW) with the Institut für Theoretische Astrophysik (ITA) of Heidelberg University "The Centre for Astronomy of Heidelberg University (ZAH) is the largest university astronomy group within Germany with more than 180 scientists, master and PhD students. Its broad spectrum of scientific activity ranges from research in planet formation and galaxy evolution to cosmology and the development and building of astrophysical instrumentation. The interdependence of the different fields is also reflected in its projects and cooperations.The establishment of the ZAH has strengthened even further the position of Heidelberg in the field of astronomy. The ZAH is closely connected to the Department of Physics and Astronomy and cooperates with the Max-Planck Institutes for Astronomy (MPIA) and for Nuclear Physics (MPIK) in research as well as in the education of university students."