Public Movies & public lectures Explore the universe with the ANU Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics through a captivating selection of movies and public lectures. Delve into the wonders of astronomy and astrophysics with insights from leading experts, featuring topics from exploding stars and colliding galaxies to the mysteries of nearby galaxies and the potential of life in space. Perfect for enthusiasts and scholars alike seeking to expand their knowledge of the cosmos. 17 Jul 2020 Dr Noelia Martinez: I Want My Own Star Too! Laser Guide Stars are artificial stars that we generate on the sky wherever we want. Green and orange lasers are launched from the ground to help adaptive optics systems correct for the atmospheric effects on astronomical observations and space applications. Would you like to have your own star too? Read the article 17 Jul 2020 Adam Rains: What is Your Favourite Planet, and Why is it Jupiter? Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, but did you also know that it’s the best? Join us to learn all about Jupiter’s stripes, what it’s made of, its Great Red Spot, and even its moons! Read the article 02 Jul 2020 Rajsekhar Mohapatra: Life Story of a Galaxy 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's lifetime - how they are born, how they grow and make stars, and how they fight, merge, or eat other galaxies. Read the article 26 Jun 2020 Geoff Bonning: Asteroids and Meteorites 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. Read the article 26 Jun 2020 Eloise Birchall: Building Blocks for Baby Planets 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. Read the article 12 Jun 2020 A/Prof Charley Lineweaver: Are We Alone in the Universe? 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...and discuss what the words "we" and "alone" mean. Read the article 29 May 2020 Mt Stromlo Public Astronomy Night Online 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 Planning Efforts From Space. 01:20:32 - Dr Brad Tucker: virtual stargazing. Read the article 29 May 2020 Dr Marta Yebra: Helping Bushfire Planning Efforts From Space Dr Yebra will present an overview of how satellite data informs bushfire management giving specific examples for the 2019-2020 fire season. Read the article 29 May 2020 Ryan Ridden-Harper: Eclipses and Shadows in Space 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 us discover strange new worlds light years away from us. To prepare for the partial lunar eclipse on the 5th of June 2020, let's talk about eclipses! Read the article Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Next page Next › Last page Last »
