Past events

The Dark Side of the Universe: ABC iview
19 Sep 2024 | 7 - 8:15pm

What 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.

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A large astronomical observatory dome captured at sunset with long streaks in the sky created by airplane contrails.
18 Sep 2024 | 9am

In 1924, the Commonwealth Solar Observatory was established on Mount Stromlo. Today, Mount Stromlo Observatory is the headquarters of the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and for 100 years, has been a world-renowned community of researchers exploring the heavens.

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A modern building with glass walls under a star-filled sky, surrounded by trees and a small group of people gathered around a campfire nearby.
7 Sep 2024 | 7 - 9pm

Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky

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A moonlit landscape with a brightly shining moon, stars twinkling in the sky, and a large tree silhouette beside a small building.
6 Sep 2024 | 7 - 9pm

Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night.

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Fifty50 official image
20 Aug 2024 | 5 - 8pm

A unique opportunity for students to network with influential leaders and innovators within the academic and professional communities

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A modern building with glass walls under a star-filled sky, surrounded by trees and a small group of people gathered around a campfire nearby.
10 Aug 2024 | 7 - 9pm

Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky

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A moonlit landscape with a brightly shining moon, stars twinkling in the sky, and a large tree silhouette beside a small building.
9 Aug 2024 | 7 - 9pm

Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night.

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A modern building with glass walls under a star-filled sky, surrounded by trees and a small group of people gathered around a campfire nearby.
13 Jul 2024 | 7 - 9pm

Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky

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A moonlit landscape with a brightly shining moon, stars twinkling in the sky, and a large tree silhouette beside a small building.
12 Jul 2024 | 7 - 9pm

Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night.

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