Astrophotography Exhibition launched at Sydney Observatory
September 12, 2005
The winning entries of the David Malin awards will be on display at the Sydney Observatory until November 2005 as part of the 2005 Central West Astronomical Societey’s Astrophotography Exhibition. […]
POSITION VACANT – Software Scientist
September 9, 2005
The Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) is seeking an enthusiastic software scientist to join the New Technology Demonstrator project in the design of the next generation radio telescope systems. More […]
Mars or other planets not as big as moon
August 24, 2005
An email circulating around the world has many people believing that Mars, or other planets, will appear as big as the Moon this August. This is not the case but […]
2005 ATNF Summer Vacation Scholarships
August 1, 2005
CSIRO Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) offers scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students who have completed undergraduate courses of three years or more in Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical […]
View the Dish Live
June 28, 2005
View the famous Parkes radio telescope live via our new webcam. You can see the telescope in action day and night. A new image is uploaded every 30 seconds. Download […]
IAU General Assembly XXV Final Report Online
May 24, 2005
The IAU General Assembly XXV final report is now available on the ATNF website. More information.
New Online Resource Section for Teachers
April 27, 2005
Teachers may now access and download a range of resources from our new Teacher Resources & Services page. Information on other educational services offered to schools is also provided. The […]
Astrophysics in the Classroom Teacher Workshop, 14 June
April 26, 2005
This 2-hour free workshop for all teachers will provide participants with some simple and effective activities and practical ideas that cover concepts in the Astrophysics and Cosmic Engine units of […]
Astronomy from the Ground Up! Parkes Teacher Workshop, 13-15 May
March 8, 2005
There are still a few places available for our annual three-day teacher workshop held at the Parkes Observatory. Speakers present current research topics in astronomy and give you the background […]
Astrophysics for Physics Teachers Workshop, 5 March
February 21, 2005
There are still places available for teachers who wish to attend the “Astrophysics for Physics Teachers” workshop at Marsfield, Sydney on Saturday 5 March. Participants will hear a range of […]
Charlene Heisler Prize Launched for School Students
January 27, 2005
The Charlene Heisler Prize is open to students across Australia in Years 8 -10. Working individually or in groups students write a series of webpages tackling this year’s theme; How […]
Workshops for Victorian Physics Teachers
January 11, 2005
Date: Wednesday 9 February 2005 Location: Monash University, Clayton, VIC Our Education Officer, Rob Hollow will be running two workshops at the STAV & AIP VCE Physics Teachers’ Conference in […]