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
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
Milky Way’s supermassive black hole flings star across the galaxy
18 Nov 2019

Milky Way’s supermassive black hole flings star across the galaxy

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A star has been yeeted by the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy like a drunk ejected by a club bouncer. Suitable for delivery alongside the year 7 or 10 Earth and Space Sciences and year 10 … Continued
There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere
20 Aug 2019

There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere

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Exoplanet still has a few things to offer, however. This article on the study of the atmosphere of an exo-planet would be suited to students studying Earth and Space Sciences and Physical Sciences in years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, … Continued
NASA retires the Kepler Space Telescope
1 Nov 2018

NASA retires the Kepler Space Telescope

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System; Big Bang Theory Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 5, 7, 10 NASA retires the Kepler Space Telescope | Cosmos NASA … Continued
Milky Way’s long-lost sibling found
3 Aug 2018

Milky Way’s long-lost sibling found

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System Physical Sciences - Gravity Additional: Careers, Maths; Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Physical Sciences - Forces and Motion Years: 7, 10 Milky Way’s … Continued
King of the Planets now King of the Moons
18 Jul 2018

King of the Planets now King of the Moons

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System; The Big Bang Theory Physical Sciences - Forces Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Physical Sciences - Forces Years: 7, 10 King … Continued