CSIRO astronomers reveal a ‘blue whale of space’

July 7, 2009

CSIRO astronomers have revealed the hidden face of an enormous galaxy called Centaurus A, which emits a radio glow covering an area 200 times bigger than the full Moon. More […]

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.