ANU-NAOJ ULTIMATE-Subaru project collaboration selected as example of Partners in Excellence by Go8 Collaborating with the National Astronomical Observatory Japan (NAOJ), the ANU Advanced Instrumentation & Technology Centre (AITC) will build an innovative Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics (LGS AO) system for the 8-metre optical-infrared Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, USA. Read more. RSAA Researcher, Professor Mark Krumholz, elected as Academy of Science 2024 Fellow for outstanding contribution to science. Find out more. RSAA PhD student awarded a 2024 NASA Hubble Fellowship Find out more PreviousNext Study Launch your career in astronomy and astrophysics at a world-class university. Discover programs that connect you with leading experts and advance your professional journey. Research The research at RSAA covers the full spectrum of astronomy and astrophysics, from planetary science and cosmology to cutting-edge instrumentation and theoretical studies. AITC The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre pioneers the development of innovative instruments for astronomy and space science, shaping the future of the field. Mount Stromlo Observatory is turning 100 this year » Celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2024 with a variety of special events. Event highlight: Mount Stromlo Observatory 100th Anniversary Symposium Image News » Monday, 30 Sep 2024 2024 Mount Stromlo Student Seminars In 2001, the first Mount Stromlo Student Seminars were convened. At the time, they were called the Christmas Student Seminars. The event was created as a space for graduate students to unwind and share their research. This tradition has been passed down to the incoming PhD student cohort for the past 23 years. This year was especially significant as it marked the 100th anniversary of Mount Stromlo Observatory; it was also the most well-attended seminar to date. Read the article Monday, 26 Aug 2024 Peter Swanton is using Indigenous knowledge to study the stars RSAA PhD scholar Peter Swanton is using Indigenous knowledge of our night skies to unlock the secrets of our universe, and inspiring young people along the way. Read the article Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024 ANU-NAOJ ULTIMATE-Subaru project collaboration selected as example of Partners in Excellence by Go8 The ULTIMATE-Subaru project has been selected by the Group of 8 Australia to feature as the first example of successful Australia-Japan research collaborations. Read the article Visit us Mount Stromlo ObservatorySiding Spring ObservatoryInformation for observersInformation for public Research stories » A night in the life of an AstronomerANU College of Science recently did a feature on RSAA Researcher, Dr Stefania Barsanti, observing on Australia's largest optical telescope, the… Read more Research Byte - Astrophysical flowsAstrophysical flows, which encompasses a wide range of dynamic phenomena like supernovae, accretion discs, and galactic outflows, are driven by… Read more Research Byte - Brain networks inspire the next generation of space communicationModelling optimal Australasian ground station networks Inspired by the brain for the next generation of space communication Read more Events » 22 Oct 2024 | 11am RSAA Colloquium: Dr Caroline Foster (UNSW)Dr Caroline Foster from the University of New South Wales will be giving a colloquium on 'The dynamical and morphological transformation of galaxies through cosmic time'. View the event 23 Nov 2024 | 9am Mount Stromlo Observatory 100th Anniversary Open DayAs part of the Mount Stromlo Observatory 100th anniversary celebrations, we will be holding an open day in November. View the event Study » Undergraduate Honours Master of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics PhD Courses Student projects Student profiles Scholarships Research » Research themes Research projects Research stories AITC » Capabilities Education Projects About » Director's welcome History & achievements Partnerships Observatories and telescopes People Information for observers Information for public Connect »NewsEventsSeminarsSupport usBecome a Friend of StromloEnquiries