Gold Pleaides awarded to CSIRO Space and Astronomy
Over the past two years we made considerable progress towards our diversity, inclusion and reconciliation goals, building on our earlier progress.
Plan for Australian astronomy 2026-2035 launched
The plan outlining the vision and priorities for Australian astronomy over the next decade was launched at the annual meeting of astronomers in Adelaide.
Recognition for software that seeks radio transients
The Astronomical Society of Australia has honoured six astronomers at its annual meeting in Adelaide this week, including our researcher Dr Joshua Preston Pritchard.
June ATNF News out now
Get some tips on keeping proposals anonymous, see a snapshot of what it takes to keep Murriyang running for over 60 years and discover how a new Sydney ferry is connected to our astronomy history.
Ruby Payne-Scott’s astronomical legacy
Australia is one of the leading countries for radio astronomy, which is largely thanks to one of the first radio astronomers in the world, Ruby Payne-Scott.
Long period radio transient discovered with matching X-ray signal
Discovered in ASKAP and Chandra data, there is no clear explanation for what causes these signals.
Apply now for 2025OCT semester observing time
We’re pleased to announce that proposals for ATNF observing time are now open for the 2025OCT semester. Grab your chance to use one of the world’s most advanced radio astronomy facilities.
ATUC report now available
The most recent ATUC report is now available.
New Chair appointed to Australia Telescope Steering Committee
We warmly welcome Professor Lister Staveley-Smith, who has been appointed Chair of the ATNF Steering Committee for the next three years.
The February ATNF News out now
A new year means a big announcement in our February newsletter: meet our new leadership team! You can also find out more on the pulsar catalogue, get updates on BIGCAT development, see an old galaxy in new detail, chase a zooming pulsar and relive the early days of computing.
Announcing the new ATNF leaders
Meet the strategic, innovative and collaborative team working towards our vision for the ATNF.
CSIRO innovation ‘sifts’ space for mysteries
The first trial of an Australian-developed technology has detected mysterious objects by sifting through signals from space like sand on a beach.