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
Pluto’s icy volcanoes
31 Mar 2022

Pluto’s icy volcanoes

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Massive cryovolcanoes on distant Pluto suggest the possibility of liquid water near the dwarf planet’s surface. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. … Continued
How to build a galaxy
25 Mar 2022

How to build a galaxy

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Researchers construct a time-resolved picture of the formation history of the Milky Way. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. Interactive class activity … Continued
Why is there asymmetry in nature?
18 Mar 2022

Why is there asymmetry in nature?

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From lefty snails to deadly chemicals, asymmetry in nature is more common than you think. Use the free student activity to help students apply knowledge of adaptations, genetic mutations and elements and compounds. Word Count / Video Length:1072 / 15:16 … 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
How many stars are there in space?
7 Oct 2021

How many stars are there in space?

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Exactly how many stars are in space? – MeeSong. Astronomer Brian Jackson answers a student’s question about the number of stars in space, and the answer is mind-boggling. This explainer article and resource are best suited to Earth and Space … Continued
How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist
6 Oct 2021

How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist

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Radio astronomer and filmmaker Steven Tingay tells the story of two children learning the astrophysical and Indigenous stories of the universe. Learn how science can be explored in a creative way to enhance our understanding in this resource for Year … Continued