A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets
13 May 2022

A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

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Astronomers are counting and analysing the planets beyond our Solar System – and their atmospheres. An exoplanet is a planet outside of our Solar System. While the first possible exoplanet observation was recorded in 1917, the existence of exoplanets was … Continued
The Observable Universe
8 Feb 2022

The Observable Universe

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Space is a vast space to explore so get familiar with the key terms involved. This lesson plan and student activity help Earth and Space science students in Years 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 familiarise themselves with key Scientific … Continued
How was the asteroid belt formed?
3 Feb 2022

How was the asteroid belt formed?

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Travel back 4.6 billion years, to the beginning of the solar system, to learn how the asteroid belt was formed. Learn how the asteroid belt was formed in this resource for Year 7, 8 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space … Continued
Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars
1 Nov 2021

Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars

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New project aims to recycle and refine space junk into rocket fuel. Learn how an Australian company is trying to solve the problem of space junk in this resource for Year 5, 7 and 10 Earth and Space students. Word … Continued
How do radio telescopes work?
19 Oct 2021

How do radio telescopes work?

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Astronomers have different ways of watching the universe, including optical telescopes like Hubble and radio telescopes like the SKA. But how do radio telescopes actually work? This animation shows you how both dish and dipole antennae receive radio waves to … Continued
Meet Kanyini, South Australia’s first satellite
21 Sep 2021

Meet Kanyini, South Australia’s first satellite

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Students capture the spirit of South Australia’s great space adventure. Learn about the first satellite to be sent to space by Australia, and the origins of its name in this resource for Year 5, 7 and 10 students interested in … Continued
Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
3 Sep 2021

Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

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The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De Napoli and Duane Hamacher. This article demonstrates real-world applications of magnetism, electrical charge and waves to Physics students, the features … Continued
Why are stars, planets and moons round?
9 Aug 2021

Why are stars, planets and moons round?

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Why the planets, stars and moons are all round (when) other large and small objects such as asteroids and meteorites are irregular shapes? Explore the shape and scale of bodies in our solar system in this article and fun hands-on … Continued
Building Australia’s Space Industry
29 Mar 2021

Building Australia’s Space Industry

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The Australian Space industry is a colourful and changing industry. It is continually growing, which will provide a bigger Australian presence in space, as well as new and exciting careers. What is going on in the Space industry? Learn about … Continued
Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate
25 Mar 2021

Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate

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When the Sun ejects solar particles into space, how does this affect the Earth and climate? Are clouds affected by these particles? Use this resource with Year 4, 7, 9 and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space students who are … Continued