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 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
Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky
17 Aug 2020

Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

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Thoughts on what technology does to astronomy. For students who want to find out about what’s going on in astronomy right now, what questions are being asked and which are being answered. This article could be used to inspire year … Continued
Why astronomy matters in times of crisis
19 May 2020

Why astronomy matters in times of crisis

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It’s about international bonds and inspiration, not just technology. This article focusses on Australian astronomy being carried out right now, and the importance of continuing this work through the pandemic. Use it to demonstrate some history of astronomy and the … Continued
New clues to the Milky Way’s age
9 Dec 2019

New clues to the Milky Way’s age

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By studying star-quake vibrations, scientists have a new estimate for the age of the Milky Way’s ‘thick disc’. This short easy to read article has obvious links to year 5, 7 and 10 Earth and Space Sciences curriculum, with a … Continued
Fireball over SA could have been a rarely seen “Minimoon”
5 Dec 2019

Fireball over SA could have been a rarely seen “Minimoon”

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It’s the Moon Mk2 – a minimoon orbiting Earth was spotted as it exploded in the atmosphere in 2016. This article has clear links to the Earth and Space Sciences curriculum for years 5, 7 and 10. Word Count: 719 … Continued
Incredible image of galactic centre discovers a supernova likely seen by Indigenous Australians
21 Nov 2019

Incredible image of galactic centre discovers a supernova likely seen by Indigenous Australians

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The explosive death of a star discovered within a stunning image of the centre of the galaxy could have been visible to Indigenous Australian stargazers less than 9,000 years ago. Suitable for delivery alongside the year 7 and 10 Earth … Continued
Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes
22 Jul 2019

Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes

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Australia’s first Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, discusses the future of astrophysics, the importance of science communication and what it takes to boost STEM diversity. Use this article as personal professional reading or with students to challenge them … Continued
Australian astronomers track down the source of elusive fast radio burst
3 Jul 2019

Australian astronomers track down the source of elusive fast radio burst

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Using the astronomy equivalent of a live action replay, an Australian team have tracked the source of a one-off fast radio burst to a galaxy 3.6 billion light years away. This scientific article demonstrates the importance of technology in science … Continued
Astronomers discover galaxies spin like clockwork
2 May 2018

Astronomers discover galaxies spin like clockwork

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences – The Solar System; Big Bang Theory Additional: Careers; Maths; Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences – Earth in Space Years: 5, 7, 10 Astronomers discover galaxies spin like clockwork Astronomers discover galaxies … Continued