Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012
  • Research story

A PhD student at the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Catherine Farage, is studying massive ellipticals in galaxy clusters, to look for clues that could help to explain the mechanisms behind the formation of large galaxies.

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Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012
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The researchers discovered proof of a vast filament of material that connects our Milky Way galaxy to nearby clusters of galaxies, which are similarly interconnected to the rest of the Universe.

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Thursday, 29 Mar 2012
Friday, 02 Mar 2012
  • Student profile

The education and research environment offered makes it easy to become a good scientist who can conduct independent research, communicate the science and share the passion with the world.

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Thursday, 01 Mar 2012
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EOS is scouring the heavens for space junk in order to make the expensive business of satellite operations a safer bet. Collaborations with ANU scientists look set to supercharge the company’s capacity.

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Thursday, 01 Mar 2012
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The next generation Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) will be recording spectacular images of the cosmos but straight imaging of the universe will only be a small part of its mission.

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Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012
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I have had the opportunity to observe with the largest optical telescope (AAT) and at other facilities in Australia. I've learnt about working with stellar spectra, have gained programming skills, and have been collaborating with overseas-based experts in the field thoughout my project.

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Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012
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Thanks to Australian Government funding the country is now a partner in the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), currently being built high in the mountains of Chile.

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Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012
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We are running simulations to try to better understand the connection between Gamma-ray Bursts and Supernovae. I am also interested in gravitational lensing, black holes and gravitational waves.

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