New pulsars in old data – by Sengar et al.
March 6, 2023
The Parkes Multi-beam Pulsar Survey (PMPS) was a large survey undertaken between 1997 and 2002 with the Parkes 64m radio-telescope, Murriyang, using the then-new 13-beam 20cm multi-beam receiver , with […]
Early days at Narrabri
March 3, 2023
This image from 1963, showing the construction of the Culgoora Radioheliograph near Narrabri was featured on the CSIRO_ATNF twitter account recently. A circular array of 96 antennas, the Radioheliograph could […]
New pulsars in old data – by Sengar et al.
March 2, 2023
The Parkes Multi-beam Pulsar Survey (PMPS) was a large survey undertaken between 1997 and 2002 with the Parkes 64m radio-telescope, Murriyang. The PMPS covered a 10 degree strip centred on […]
ATNF Colloquium – Scintillation Arcs: Scattering Screens and Surprises
March 1, 2023
Robert Main (MPIfR) Abstract: Radio emission from pulsars scintillates in time and frequency – an interference pattern arising from small-scale inhomogeneities in electron density in the interstellar medium. The discovery […]
Sydney Mardi Gras Parade
February 28, 2023
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade was held last Saturday. The parade featured over 200 floats and 12,500 marchers, including a team from CSIRO with an entry titled […]
Sydney Mardi Gras Parade
February 27, 2023
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade was held on Saturday evening. The parade featured over 200 floats and 12,500 marchers, including a team from CSIRO. The Sydney Spokes […]
MJD 60000!
February 24, 2023
Saturday, 25 February 2023 is an auspicious day as it is Modified Julian Day number 60000. The Julian day numbering system was proposed by Joseph Scaliger in 1583, with the […]
Wajarri Yamaji artworks for ASKAP Survey Science Projects
February 23, 2023
Artists of the Wajarri Yamaji, native title holders and Traditional Owners of Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, have created a series of paintings that reflect some of […]
ASKAP Update for February – by Aidan Hotan and Tim Galvin
February 22, 2023
February’s ASKAP update contains reports on survey data processing and validation, ongoing efforts to migrate processing to Setonix, and development activities, including upgrades to ASKAP’s holography workflow. New features have […]
Wajarri Yamaji artworks for ASKAP Survey Science Projects
February 21, 2023
Artists of the Wajarri Yamaji, native title holders and Traditional Owners of Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, have created a series of paintings that reflect some of […]
Wajarri Yamaji artworks for ASKAP Survey Science Projects
February 20, 2023
Artists of the Wajarri Yamaji, native title holders and Traditional Owners of Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, have created a series of paintings that reflect some of […]
Wajarri Yamaji artworks for ASKAP Survey Science Projects
February 17, 2023
Artists of the Wajarri Yamaji, native title holders and Traditional Owners of Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, have created a series of paintings that reflect some of […]
Welcome to the ATNF Daily Astronomy Picture (ADAP), brought to you by staff and users of the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF). Our aim is to present science and engineering results, research highlights from recent publications, technical updates, telescope pictures, conference summaries, etc.
Our site was inspired by the fabulous Astronomy Picture of the Day – @APOD and the ASTRON/Jive Daily Image – @dailyimage.
We welcome all ATNF users to submit an image related to our facilities (Parkes, ATCA, Mopra, ASKAP and LBA), together with a brief description and credits. Submissions can be emailed to the ADAP curator, (phil.edwards [at] csiro.au).
The ADAP was created in December 2014 by Baerbel Koribalski and Simon Johnston. Over 2500 ADAPs have now been published. Vince McIntyre, Nathan Pope, and Andrew O’Brien are acknowledged for their dedicated technical support. The ADAP is currently curated by Phil Edwards.