Most detailed map of the Universe’s hidden magnetic fields released
A new map of the Universe’s magnetic fields revealing how galaxies form and evolve is now available.
‘Rosetta stone’ for a long period transient
A white dwarf star system provides a unique natural laboratory for extreme physics.
Congratulations FLASH
FLASH has been observing the Universe as it was 4 to 8 billion years ago and was illustrated by Wajarri artist Agnes Boddington. Download the poster!
Radio signals from the edge of extreme stars
New evidence that some of the fastest-spinning stars in the Universe broadcast radio waves from far beyond where scientists thought possible.
Applications open for Bolton Fellowship
Australia’s longest-standing prize fellowship is open for applications.
ATCA helps solve mystery of the blue flashes
Along with images from ground-based and space telescopes, researchers now think these blue flashes are caused by huge black holes tearing an entire star apart in just a few days.
December ATNF News out now
All Sky and AI highlights, ATCA Science Day and BIGCAT commissioning review, plus meet our executive officers!
A year in review
Our ATNF annual report for the 2024-25 financial year has been published.
The sky is bright
A team of researchers and engineers have made the most precise measurement yet of low-frequency background radio emissions from space.
Radio astronomy powers precision in particle accelerators
Techniques for calibrating radio telescopes have been successfully applied to calibrating beamlines in particle accelerators.
Apply now for 2026APR semester observing time
We’re pleased to announce that proposals for ATNF observing time are now open for the 2026APR semester. Grab your chance to use some of our new receivers and facilities.
A new view of the Milky Way
Astronomers from ICRAR and the ATNF have created the largest low-frequency radio colour image of the Milky Way ever assembled.