Name change for CASS business unit in CSIRO
May 27, 2021
The CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science business unit, or CASS, is changing its name to ‘Space and Astronomy’ or S&A. The change will start rolling out from today with the […]
Tropical cyclone Seroja and our sites in Western Australia
April 12, 2021
Tropical cyclone Seroja crossed the coast of Western Australia north of the city of Geraldton overnight. We’re currently in touch with our staff based in Geraldton and all are safe […]
Applications open for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Radio Astronomy Surveys
March 30, 2021
We are seeking a PhD graduate or Early Career Researcher to join CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science in an exciting role aimed at conducting science with the Rapid ASKAP Continuum […]
Applications for March – September 2021 PULSE@Parkes Sessions Now Open
March 2, 2021
Schools are invited to apply to take part in a free PULSE@Parkes observing session. These sessions involve students using the iconic 64m Parkes radio telescope, Murriyang, in a live remote […]
50 million light-year long gas filament discovered, confirming model of the evolution of the Universe
December 18, 2020
New research published today in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics describes the discovery of the longest gas filament yet seen. At 50 million light years long, this thread of hot […]
ASKAP delivers extraordinary first all-sky survey
December 1, 2020
Our Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescope has conducted its first survey of the entire southern sky in record speed and detail, creating a new atlas of the Universe. […]
CASS site status
November 17, 2020
Due to COVID-19, CSIRO sites were closed to visitors earlier this year and staff encouraged to work from home. A phased transition back to the workplace has since taken place, […]
SKA Community Briefing
October 21, 2020
Following Australia’s ratification of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) convention last month, an on-line briefing was held for the Australian astronomical community, with presentations covering the breadth of SKA-related activities […]
Energy use and the ATNF
September 11, 2020
Environmental sustainability is central to CSIRO research and operations, and we acknowledge the need to manage our impacts on the natural environment and the communities in which we work. In […]
CSIRO Parkes radio telescope added to National Heritage List
August 10, 2020
The iconic Parkes radio telescope, otherwise known as The Dish, has been officially recognised for its contribution to Australian astronomy and humankind’s understanding of the Universe with its addition to […]
New Direction for Dr Karen Lee-Waddell
July 17, 2020
We’re excited to announce the appointment of CSIRO Astronomer, Dr Karen Lee-Waddell to the position of Director at the Australian Square Kilometre Array Regional Centre (AusSRC). As the centre’s first […]
Applications Now Open for 2020/21 CASS Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships.
July 3, 2020
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships run over the Australian summer holidays and offer high achieving and promising undergraduate students the opportunity to collaborate with leading CASS […]