Premier Carpenter announces major new funding for SKA projects in WA
on 29 February the Premier of Western Australia made a major announcement regarding additional funding relevant to the SKA project. For details click on the link below (more information) and […]
UNIX account renumbering – affects all UNIX users
CSIRO IM&T are working on a project to create a consistent computing environment for all users across CSIRO. Part of this work is moving the various UNIX systems to use […]
ATNF Future Operations: Community feedback
Further information on the ATNF Future Operations plans has been added on the ATNF website. This webpage now has advice on sending feedback on the plans. Feedback from users of […]
NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES – ATNF
Currently open for applications: Click on More Information and enter the relevant Job Reference number. NB: Future options include transfer to other sites and work within other ATNF teams to […]
Calar Alto Observatory Photo Release: Colossal star formation in a dwarf galaxy
The last Photo Release at Calar Alto Observatory (Almeria, Spain) homepage shows NGC 2366, a nearby dwarf starburst galaxy that Janine van Eymeren (AIRUB / ATNF student) and Angel R. […]
Southern Cross Astrophysics Conference Series kickoff
The first meeting in an annual series of international astrophysics conferences, co-organized by the Anglo-Australian Observatory and the Australia Telescope National Facility, is now scheduled for 15 to 20 June […]
Gas ‘finger’ points to galaxies’ future
Like a fork piercing a fried egg, a giant finger of hydrogen gas is poking through our Milky Way Galaxy from outside, astronomers using CSIRO radio telescopes at Parkes and […]
auSKA Newsletter No 17 now available
The latest auSKA newsletter is now available – click on the link below (more information). This issue includes updates on ASKAP and collaborator projects, MWA Science, the Perth SKA meeting […]
Free Astrophysics for Physics Teachers Workshop, April 4, 2008
We are running a one-day workshop for teachers of high school Physics on Friday 4th April at ATNF Headquarters, Marsfield. The workshop covers the content and pedagogy for teaching the […]
UN proclaims 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy
The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). The ATNF and AAO, jointly, are the National Node for the organisation of IYA in Australia. […]
Minister Carr launches student remote-observing program
The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, today launched a project that will let students use the Parkes telescope to study pulsars. More information.
Barnes Wallis: Air ships to dam busters
A free public talk by Peter Rix Chairman of the Barnes Wallis Memorial Trust, UK * Coventry Room, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre Bogan St, PARKES, NSW * Friday […]