Archive for April, 2011
New Australian astronomy centre
Macquarie University aims to become one of Australia’s top four astronomy hubs.
Data deluge for astronomers
Super-sized telescopes will have to capture and use staggering amounts of data.
That’s not a telescope!
If Crocodile Dundee had a telescope, it would be an ELT. Find out more in this public talk…
Hidden cosmic treasures
See how a Russian amateur got to use one of the world’s biggest telescopes.
Planets all in a row
Don’t miss the planetary skyshow on Saturday morning, April 30!
Sunset from above
Astronauts see 16 sunsets and sunrises every day.
Latest Hubble video report
Hubble is working on three huge new discovery projects, as this video explains…
The Andromeda apparition
Amazing views of the giant Andromeda Galaxy from different telescopes. Watch the video…
Tour the International Space Station
NASA astronaut gives an insider’s view of life aboard the Space Station. Watch the video…
Comet doomsday nonsense
No, the Earth is not going to be buzzed or hit by a comet later this year.
