CSIRO telescope takes temperature of Universe
January 23, 2013
Astronomers using a CSIRO radio telescope have taken the Universe’s temperature, and have found that it has cooled down just the way the Big Bang theory predicts. More information.
Mopra telescope – bushfire update (11:20 am Friday 18 January)
January 18, 2013
Yesterday a structural engineer assessed the integrity of the walls and the roof over the screened room (also known as the equipment room). These were judged to be in good […]
Mopra telescope – update on research impacts (11:50 am Thursday 17 January)
January 17, 2013
This update addresses the effects of the fire on the research done with the Mopra telescope. For the condition of the site, see the update of 16 January. MOPRA RESEARCH […]
Mopra telescope – bushfire update (10:00 am Wednesday 16 January)
January 17, 2013
CSIRO staff from our observatory at Narrabri were able to access the control building of the Mopra telescope late yesterday (Tuesday) in the company of an RFS inspector. This building […]
Our Galaxy’s “geysers” are towers of power
January 3, 2013
“Monster” outflows of charged particles from the centre of our Galaxy, stretching more than halfway across the sky, have been detected and mapped with CSIRO’s 64-m Parkes radio telescope. More […]
ATNF website changes coming soon
December 21, 2012
In January 2013 the ATNF website is to be given a facelift. The site is going to be updated with a fresh new appearance, a more comprehensive navigational menu, quick […]
Positions available: Research Scientists (Science Data Processing)
December 14, 2012
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) is seeking up to two highly motivated Research Scientists to work on expanding our calibration and imaging capabilities for our existing telescopes ATCA, Mopra, […]
Latest issue of ATNF News now available
December 13, 2012
The latest issue of ATNF News is now online and available in both high and low resolution formats. This edition features: – a three-page photo wrap-up of the ASKAP and […]
Geraldton position available: Computing Support Officer
November 26, 2012
An indefinite position is available that will be based in Geraldton for a Computing Support Officer. For full details please see the link below. The deadline for this position is […]
ATNF Telescope Applications for 2013 APRS
November 16, 2012
Applications for observing time are now invited for the 2013 APRS semester for the following telescopes: * Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) * Parkes 64-m telescope * Tidbinbilla 70-m and […]
Position available : Junior Electrical Fitter / Electrical Technician
October 30, 2012
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science is currently seeking a highly motivated Junior Electrical Fitter or Electrical Technician with Industrial experience, to assist with the maintenance and repair of a range […]
ASKAP telescope officially opened
October 8, 2012
Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, officially opened CSIRO’s newest radio telescope, the Australian SKA Pathfinder, on 5 October 2012. The Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory (MRO), […]