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, 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 Thursday, 23 May 2024 RSAA Researcher, Professor Mark Krumholz, elected as Australian Academy of Science 2024 Fellow for outstanding contribution to science The Australian Academy of Science announces 2024 Fellows for outstanding contributions to science. 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 Image Mount Stromlo Student Seminars 19 – 20 September 2024 » Celebrating the Mount Stromlo centenary with this year’s theme Yesteryears: A Century in Reflection. Events » 12 Sep 2024 | 11am RSAA Seminar: Dr Fiona Panther (UWA)How we can learn more about the astrophysics of the most extreme neutron stars and how hierarchical models can be applied to gain both potentially fascinating and statistically robust insights into the compact object population detected via gravitational wave emission. View the event 18 Sep 2024 | 9am Mount Stromlo Observatory 100th Anniversary SymposiumThe Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) will be hosting a 1-day symposium on 18 September highlighting the contributions of scientists at Mount Stromlo since the establishment of the Commonwealth Solar Observatory 100 years ago. View the event 19 Sep 2024 | 7 - 8:15pm Mount Stromlo 100th - The Dark Side of the UniverseWhat is the dark energy that’s accelerating the Universe? Discovered a quarter of a century ago, it’s a feature of our Universe that appears to have some sort of anti-gravity property. Now astronomers have zeroed in on how it’s changed over the last 10 billion years. Using thousands of supernovae and millions of galaxies they’ve mapped the cosmos and discovered to their surprise that dark energy may be changing with time. This talk will describe the many varied ways in which astronomers are measuring the dark side of the Universe, and get you up to date on the recent exciting results. 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
