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Online talk: Turbulence: From Your Hot Chocolate to Big Galaxies »
What happens when you add milk to your hot chocolate? It's something called turbulence - and this turbulence can shake aeroplanes and churn space gas to make bright shining stars. In this talk, we will discuss what turbulence is, how big it can get, and what it can do in stars and big galaxies!
Online talk: All About Black Holes »
What are black holes? How are they formed? What do we know about them? We'll cover the latest discoveries in black holes - from the first image of them to detecting their collisions.
Online talk: When the Universe Was a Baby... »
How do astronomers look back in time? And when we do, what do we find out about the Universe's childhood?
Online talk: Fantastic Planets and How to Find Them »
In this talk, Alex will discuss the amazing worlds in our own solar system and beyond, how they formed, how they were discovered and answer the question: is our solar system unique?
Online talk: The Solar System »
We'll take a journey through the Solar System - from the Sun, to Neptune. We'll stop at some moons along the way and some of the smaller things in our Solar System.
Online talk: Where Do Stars, Planets and Moons Come From? »
How do stars form, where does the solar system come from, what are moons and how did ours get there?
Online talk: The Sun, Earth, and Moon »
We will talk about how the Earth, Sun, and Moon all work together. We'll touch on day/night, seasons, and the phases of the Moon (as well as other planets!).
International Women's Day 2020: Speed Meet a Scientist »
Please join us as we celebrate the achievements of women in science and innovation for International Women’s Day 2020.
Pluto's 90th Anniversary »
Join us on the 90th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto as we explore the dwarf planet's history.
Mount Stromlo Observatory Site Tour »
Take a walking tour of the Mount Stromlo Observatory and learn about one of Canberra’s oldest sites.
