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Find out about the latest astronomy & astrophysics news, announcements and stories at ANU.
29 Sep 2017
To enhance Australia's defence capability by building industrial capability in sensor and on-board data processing for drones and small satellites.
26 Sep 2017
Indigenous- focused daylong Astronomy for regional school students in years 7 to 12.
25 Sep 2017
New agreement with UNSW Canberra on building and testing satellites and space instruments.
25 Sep 2017
The seven mirror segments will form the heart of the Giant Magellan Telescope, designed to have a resolving power 10 times greater than that of the Hubble...
26 Jun 2017
ANU has officially opened the Siding Spring Observatory lodge that was rebuilt after the 2013 bushfires.
23 Jun 2017
A first-light instrument for the GMT is being developed at the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC).
12 Jun 2017
Distinguished academics from ANU, including a champion of Indigenous history and leaders in astronomy, philosophy and medicine, have been honoured for their...
10 May 2017
10-year strategic partnership with the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
28 Mar 2017
ANU is launching a search for a new planet in our Solar System, inviting anyone around the world with access to the Internet to help make the historic...
20 Mar 2017
ANU astronomy will take centre stage around the world as BBC and ABC host a series of live stargazing events.
17 Mar 2017
Canberra's first astronomical teaching observatory for school students has been officially opened at the University's Mount Stromlo Observatory.
21 Feb 2017
RSAA Director Matthew Colless was recently featured on The Wholesome Show, talking about infinity, space, launching satellites and Hilbert's Hotel.