29 Sep 2016

RSAA runs a number of bachelors and higher degree research programs, including honours, PhD and a new Masters of Astronomy and Astrophysics (Advanced). We will...

23 Sep 2016

An internationally-recognised scientist who has designed instruments for observatories around the world has been appointed the new Director of the Advanced...

8 Sep 2016

New 3-D technology to explore the Universe, after winning a $30 million Centre of Excellence from the Australian Research Council (ARC).

5 Jul 2016

Warrumbungle National Park in Central Western NSW has been declared Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, recognising and protecting its key role in astronomical...

30 Jun 2016

Two volunteer astronomers have had a galaxy cluster named after them after finding the galaxy in an international citizen science project co-led by ANU. The...

14 Jun 2016

Researchers from around Australia have begun testing satellites at the ANU Mount Stromlo space testing facilities ahead of a mass satellite launch from the...

22 Jan 2016

Life on other planets would likely be brief and become extinct very quickly, say astrobiologists from ANU Research School of Earth Sciences. In research aiming...

4 Jan 2016

The Joan Duffield Bequest has ensured her legacy and the connection of the Duffield family and Mt Stromlo Observatory continues long into the future. Joan...

23 Nov 2015

RSAA astronomer Dr Mike Ireland has won the 2016 Frederick White Prize of the Australia Academy of Science. Dr Ireland develops and applies the latest optical...

18 Nov 2015

ACT supports the future of Australia's space industry at Mount Stromlo.

18 Nov 2015

The search for life on other planets has moved up a gear with the breaking of ground for construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) on a remote...

13 Nov 2015

Astronomers have discovered the oldest known stars, dating from before the Milky Way Galaxy formed, when the Universe was just 300 million years old. The stars...