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Find out about the latest astronomy & astrophysics news, announcements and stories at ANU.
6 Dec 2016
The project will demonstrate secure quantum communications links between scientists at the Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre (AITC) at Mount Stromlo...
2 Dec 2016
Two of the University's leading educators have been recognised as among Australia's best teachers.
26 Oct 2016
We are piloting daytime school visits at the newly-opened Visitors Centre at Mount Stromlo, so get in touch if you would like to book in. Learn about science...
29 Sep 2016
RSAA runs a number of bachelors and higher degree research programs, including honours, PhD and a new Masters of Astronomy and Astrophysics (Advanced). We will...
23 Sep 2016
An internationally-recognised scientist who has designed instruments for observatories around the world has been appointed the new Director of the Advanced...
8 Sep 2016
New 3-D technology to explore the Universe, after winning a $30 million Centre of Excellence from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
5 Jul 2016
Warrumbungle National Park in Central Western NSW has been declared Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, recognising and protecting its key role in astronomical...
30 Jun 2016
Two volunteer astronomers have had a galaxy cluster named after them after finding the galaxy in an international citizen science project co-led by ANU. The...
14 Jun 2016
Researchers from around Australia have begun testing satellites at the ANU Mount Stromlo space testing facilities ahead of a mass satellite launch from the...
22 Jan 2016
Life on other planets would likely be brief and become extinct very quickly, say astrobiologists from ANU Research School of Earth Sciences. In research aiming...
4 Jan 2016
The Joan Duffield Bequest has ensured her legacy and the connection of the Duffield family and Mt Stromlo Observatory continues long into the future. Joan...
23 Nov 2015
RSAA astronomer Dr Mike Ireland has won the 2016 Frederick White Prize of the Australia Academy of Science. Dr Ireland develops and applies the latest optical...