Research Research stories Dive into the latest astronomical breakthroughs with the ANU Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics. Discover our pioneering research from charting the Milky Way to unearthing new planets, providing new insights into the universe's mysteries. Explore stories that highlight our contributions to understanding space and its vast complexities. Title Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012 Research story The dark side of astronomy SkyMapper will be the first survey telescope to create a detailed digital map of the southern skies Read the article Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012 Research story Tiny particles key to understanding early solar system ANU researchers Dr Raquel Salmeron from the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Dr Trevor Ireland from the Research School of Earth Sciences, have proposed a new theory as to how chondrules formed in the early solar system. Read the article Thursday, 01 Mar 2012 Research story We’re leading the pack when it comes to integral-field spectroscopy 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. Read the article Thursday, 01 Mar 2012 Research story With EOS we're working with business and satellite technology 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. Read the article Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012 Research story Through the GMT we’re standing on the shoulders of giants 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. Read the article Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012 Research story With the bigger & better AITC, we're keeping Australia space ready 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. Read the article Monday, 13 Feb 2012 Research story WiFeS and the fine art of spectroscopy WiFeS is proving critical to our studies of the motion and composition of structures in galaxies, and this is helping astronomers understand how galaxies form and grow. Read the article Friday, 03 Feb 2012 Research story Wolfgang Kerzendorf A team of Australian astronomers is looking for the trigger of a cosmic explosion discovered by Dutch astronomer Tycho Brahe in 1572. It is still unclear why events like this, which are refered to as supernovae, occur. Read the article Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011 Research story Astronomers discover galactic building block Whilst observing with the ANU 2.3m telescope at Siding Spring, Dr Jerjen recently made a very surprising discovery. Read the article Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Next page Next › Last page Last »
