Science case for MIRANdA – 125 page document now available
May 2, 2007
This 125-page document has been put together by an impressive team of 8 authors and 28 co-authors; an overview of the instrument and its goals is presented, followed by a […]
Year 11 VCE Astronomy/Astrophysics Teacher Professional Development
April 24, 2007
The Victorian Space Science Education Centre and ATNF will be running a one-day workshop for Victorian teachers on Wednesday 2 May at the VSSEC, Strathmore Victoria. Our Education Officer, Rob […]
ASPO Newsletter 11 now available
April 24, 2007
ASPO Newsletter 11 is now available. This Newsletter reports on the Focal Plane Array Workshop and Science with MIRA Meeting held last month at ATNF, and also includes news from […]
Broadband networks transform radio astronomy
April 19, 2007
Astronomers from CSIRO, the Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Tasmania have made the first broadband hook-up between Australian radio telescopes, doing in just hours an experiment that […]
Job Opportunity – Electronics/Microwave Engineer
April 10, 2007
Applications close: 22 April 2007 The Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) seeks a highly motivated individual to work in the field of radio frequency (RF) and microwave systems in addition […]
Job Opportunity: PostDoctoral Fellowship – Deep Radio Imaging Techniques
March 26, 2007
Applications are invited for a three-year OCE Postdoctoral Fellowship in Radio Astronomy at the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF), AustraliaÂ’s premier radio astronomical facility. The position will be based at […]
ASPO Newsletter 10 now available
March 13, 2007
Latest ASPO Newsletter now available More information.
ATNF staff appointed as CSIRO Fellows
February 27, 2007
ATNF’s Professor Ron Ekers and Dr Dick Manchester were two of seven of CSIRO’s leading scientists that were made CSIRO Fellows at a ceremony in Canberra today. More information.
Next SKA Industry Cluster Event Announced for 19 Feb 07
February 2, 2007
The Australian SKA Industry Cluster Steering Committee invites you to a briefing on the “SKA Industry Cluster Initiative” – Next Generation Radio Astronomy and Industry Opportunities, to be held in […]
ASPO Newsletter 9
February 1, 2007
The latest Australian SKA Planning Office Newsletter is now available. More information.
2007 ATNF Astronomy Workshops for Teachers
January 22, 2007
Two popular teacher workshops in astronomy will be run by ATNF in the first half of 2007. “Astronomy from the Ground Up!” is a three day workshop for teachers of […]
Apollo Moon-landing award for telescope engineer
January 19, 2007
A former Officer-in-Charge at the Parkes telescope will receive an award in Houston, Texas, next week for his role in the 1969 Moon landing. Long-time Parkes resident David Cooke was […]