UNIX account renumbering – affects all UNIX users

February 20, 2008

CSIRO IM&T are working on a project to create a consistent computing environment for all users across CSIRO. Part of this work is moving the various UNIX systems to use […]

ATNF Future Operations: Community feedback

February 19, 2008

Further information on the ATNF Future Operations plans has been added on the ATNF website. This webpage now has advice on sending feedback on the plans. Feedback from users of […]

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES – ATNF

February 19, 2008

Currently open for applications: Click on More Information and enter the relevant Job Reference number. NB: Future options include transfer to other sites and work within other ATNF teams to […]

Calar Alto Observatory Photo Release: Colossal star formation in a dwarf galaxy

February 18, 2008

The last Photo Release at Calar Alto Observatory (Almeria, Spain) homepage shows NGC 2366, a nearby dwarf starburst galaxy that Janine van Eymeren (AIRUB / ATNF student) and Angel R. […]

Southern Cross Astrophysics Conference Series kickoff

February 6, 2008

The first meeting in an annual series of international astrophysics conferences, co-organized by the Anglo-Australian Observatory and the Australia Telescope National Facility, is now scheduled for 15 to 20 June […]

auSKA Newsletter No 17 now available

February 5, 2008

The latest auSKA newsletter is now available – click on the link below (more information). This issue includes updates on ASKAP and collaborator projects, MWA Science, the Perth SKA meeting […]

Gas ‘finger’ points to galaxies’ future

February 5, 2008

Like a fork piercing a fried egg, a giant finger of hydrogen gas is poking through our Milky Way Galaxy from outside, astronomers using CSIRO radio telescopes at Parkes and […]

Free Astrophysics for Physics Teachers Workshop, April 4, 2008

January 10, 2008

We are running a one-day workshop for teachers of high school Physics on Friday 4th April at ATNF Headquarters, Marsfield. The workshop covers the content and pedagogy for teaching the […]

UN proclaims 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy

December 20, 2007

The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). The ATNF and AAO, jointly, are the National Node for the organisation of IYA in Australia. […]

Minister Carr launches student remote-observing program

December 18, 2007

The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, today launched a project that will let students use the Parkes telescope to study pulsars. More information.

Barnes Wallis: Air ships to dam busters

December 18, 2007

A free public talk by Peter Rix Chairman of the Barnes Wallis Memorial Trust, UK * Coventry Room, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre Bogan St, PARKES, NSW * Friday […]

auSka Newsletter 16 now available

December 14, 2007

The latest auSka Newsletter is now available, click on ‘more information’ below to download the pdf file More information.