From radio astronomy to wireless communication

June 10, 2009

A CSIRO invention lies at the heart of the wireless networks that are now the most popular way to connect computers without wires. More information.

Astronomer catch a star being revved-up

May 22, 2009

Researchers have witnessed a star being transformed into an object that spins at almost 600 times a second, using telescopes in the USA and the Netherlands, and CSIRO?s Parkes radio […]

Federal Budget: Funds for the Stars of Radio Astronomy

May 13, 2009

Australia’s position as a world leader in radio astronomy has been strengthened with the announcement in the Federal Budget of $80million of funds for the Australian National Centre for SKA […]

Parkes: “The sound of the Universe singing” – ABC Radio National

May 4, 2009

ABC Radio National will broadcast a 50-minute program on the Parkes telescope, “The sound of the Universe singing”, at 14:05 AEST, Saturday 9 May. More information.

Telescope upgrade turns data stream into a torrent

April 23, 2009

A major upgrade to CSIRO’s Australia Telescope Compact Array, which will turn the instrument’s data stream into a torrent, is almost completed. More information.

Latest auska newsletter now available

April 22, 2009

The latest auSka newsletter is now available at in both hi-res and low-res format. Highlights of this issue include: * reports from the recent Intl SKA Forum in Cape Town […]

Parkes part of world-wide webcast – Sat 4 April

April 3, 2009

CSIRO’s Parkes telescope is taking part in a 24-hour webcast from professional observatories, “Around the World in 80 Telescopes”. Parkes is scheduled for 11.20 am Saturday 4 April. “Around the […]

Changes to airport transfers to/from Parkes observatory

March 31, 2009

Visitors and ATNF staff travelling to Parkes should note that from Monday 4 May 2009 airport transfers to and from the site will be by Taxi. Please specify on your […]

New Observing Slots Available for PULSE@Parkes

March 18, 2009

Schools are encouraged to apply for one of the new observing slots now available for PULSE@Parkes sessions from May to September 2009. PULSE@Parkes is an innovative project that provides high […]

Last chance to book for “Astrophysics for Physics Teachers” workshop.

March 6, 2009

“Astrophysics for Physics Teachers” is a free one-day workshop being held at the Australia Telescope National Facility headquarters at Marsfield on Friday 20 March. Registrations close on Friday 13 March […]

Professor Brian Boyle becomes CSIRO SKA Director

February 4, 2009

Professor Brian Boyle, ATNF Director, will take up the new position of CSIRO SKA Director from 9 February 2009. More information.

Information for people visiting the ATNF

February 3, 2009

The Australia Telescope National Facility Visitors Services Group (VSG) is responsible for accommodating visitors to any of our sites at Marsfield, Parkes and Narrabri. The following policies are to be […]