Position Vacant – Finance officer
October 21, 2005
The ATNF is seeking a Finance Officer to provide management accounting and general finance responsibilities during a 12 month replacement for maternity leave. More information.
2006 ATNF Teacher Workshops
October 13, 2005
Bookings are now open for two 2006 ATNF teacher workshops in astronomy. Our popular three-day “Astronomy from the Ground Up!” workshop is at the Parkes radio telescope Friday 19 May […]
First light for new Mopra receiver
September 26, 2005
The new Mopra 3/12mm MMIC receiver has been successfully installed, and seen first light. More information.
Position Vacant – Technical Officer/RF Technician
September 21, 2005
The ATNF Narrabri Observatory has a position available for a Technical Officer or RF Technician. The indefinite position has been advertised across both disciplines however only one appointment will be […]
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 […]