2 Jul 2020

We know that galaxies contain lots and lots of stars. But what came first? Stars or galaxies? Do galaxies ever grow old? In this talk we will discuss a galaxy...

1 Jul 2020

We now know just how massive the fastest-growing black hole in the Universe actually is, as well as how much it eats, thanks to new research led by ANU.

26 Jun 2020

Ever wondered how the Earth and other planets ended up around the Sun? In this talk Eloise will explain how planets grow and how they can get their moons.

26 Jun 2020

Asteroids are the leftovers of planet formation. They have a lot to tell us about how the Earth formed, and maybe even how life got started.

25 Jun 2020

All about the Southern Cross, the Emu In The Sky, and the Jewel Box. Learn about these constellations, where the stories came from, the different stars that...

24 Jun 2020

A black hole around 23 times the size of the Sun has swallowed a mysterious, much smaller astrophysical object.

12 Jun 2020

Charley will present the results of a worldwide survey asking people "Are We Alone?". He will try to figure out if this question makes any sense......

9 Jun 2020

All about Orion, Scorpius and the Pleiades. Learn about constellations, where these stories came from, the different stars that make them up, and how to find...

29 May 2020

00:00:00 - Ryan Ridden-Harper: Eclipses and Shadows in Space. 00:25:10 - Dr Brad Tucker: virtual stargazing. 00:47:16 - Dr Marta Yebra: Helping Bushfire...

29 May 2020

Dr Yebra will present an overview of how satellite data informs bushfire management giving specific examples for the 2019-2020 fire season.

29 May 2020

Just like a basketball sitting in the Sun, planets and moons cast shadows. These enormous shadows can cause eclipses, change the colour of the Moon, and help...

28 May 2020

Most stars end their lives in brilliant explosions known as supernovae. Brad will show how our understanding of these objects has been revolutionised using new...