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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
auSka Newsletter 16 now available
The latest auSka Newsletter is now available, click on ‘more information’ below to download the pdf file More information.
Lifetime achievement award to ATNF’s Dr Dick Manchester
Dr Dick Manchester was presented with a CSIRO Lifetime Achievement Award at the CSIRO Medals ceremony on 21 November 2007. The award recognises his 40 years of research on pulsars, […]
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES (as at 30Nov 2007)
These opportunities are currently open for applications: Click on More Information and enter the relevant Job Reference number. NB: Extended closing date to 9th December 2007 for these 3 positions […]
Systems Scientist – Indefinite Appointment Available
Applications are invited for a systems scientist position at AustraliaÂ’s principal radio astronomical facility, the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF), CSIRO. As systems scientist, take a leading role in the […]