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
  • Research story

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
  • Research story

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 am aiming for an academic career in Astrophysics. At the moment, my thoughts are directed towards Chile and their large telescopes, where I'd be keen to stay for a while as a postdoc.

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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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Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012
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The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) is a jewel in the crown of Australia’s space science and technological capacity. Sitting on the top of the Mount Stromlo Observatory just outside of Canberra, the AITC gives Australia the ability to build and test space-ready equipment and satellites.

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Monday, 27 Feb 2012
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Astronomical sleuthing is all in a day's work for Christine Nicholls, who is attempting to solve the mystery of Long Secondary Periods in red giant stars.

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