Gas clouds make new telescope
April 9, 2003
CSIRO and overseas astronomers have found a way to harness clouds of gas in space to make a natural ‘telescope’ more powerful than any manmade telescope currently in operation. More […]
Casual VLBI Correlator Operator
March 27, 2003
ATNF has a casual vacancy for VLBI correlator operator(s) to assist with the operation of the LBA correlator. The demand for such operators varies and it is available only on […]
ATNF’s Dr Dick Manchester wins Federation Fellowship
March 25, 2003
Dr Dick Manchester of the ATNF is one of 24 recipients in the latest round of Federation Fellowships – the Commonwealth Government’s most prestigious annual research awards. The main goal […]
Fires at Mount Stromlo Observatory
January 21, 2003
The Australian astronomical community is deeply saddened by the tragic damage to Canberra and, in particular, to the Mount Stromlo Observatory that occured from sweeping bush fires on Saturday 18 […]
Australian-raised researcher is new head of international mega-telescope project
January 3, 2003
The world’s largest radio telescope project has appointed its first international leader. On January 1, the Australian-raised Professor Richard Schilizzi, formerly Director of the Joint Institute for Very Long Baseline […]
Grote Reber, pioneer of radio astronomy, passes away at 90
December 31, 2002
Grote Reber, pioneer of radio astronomy, died in Tasmania on 20 December, two days before his 91st birthday. He was probably the last person to win major prizes in astronomy […]
Connell Wagner to Boost Mega-Telescope Research
December 24, 2002
Australia’s efforts in the Square Kilometre Array telescope project are set to receive a boost, with consulting firm Connell Wagner joining the CSIRO lead consortium. On Friday 20 December the […]
CSIRO Medals for ATNF Staff
December 12, 2002
Several ATNF staff were honoured at CSIRO’s annual awards ceremony, held in Parliament House, Canberra, on 10 December. ATNF Assistant Director John Brooks received a Medal for Lifetime Achievement: this […]
Summer Vacation Program
November 27, 2002
On 2 December 2002 we will welcome 20 university students to the joint ATNF and CTIP summer vacation program for 2002/2003. The students will be working for CSIRO for 10 […]
ATCA 2003JANT schedule now available
November 26, 2002
The ATCA 2003JANT schedule is now available. More information.
ATNF Annual Report available
November 18, 2002
The ATNF Annual Report 2001 is now available on the web. The printed version of the report will be distributed by 21 November 2002. More information.
Bolton Fellowship in Radio Astronomy – Now open for applications
October 28, 2002
Applications are invited for the Bolton Fellowship, a three-year post-doctoral appointment tenable at any of the major Australia Telescope National Facility locations. Bolton Fellows are encouraged to undertake research and/or […]