Scientists discover hidden galaxies behind the Milky Way
February 10, 2016Hundreds of hidden nearby galaxies have been studied for the first time, shedding light on a mysterious gravitational anomaly dubbed the Great Attractor.
Citizen scientists name planet
December 15, 2015Volunteers from the Perth based citizen astronomy project theSkyNet have won the right to name a planet around a distant star as part of a global contest run by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
New spin on star-forming galaxies
December 15, 2015Australian researchers have discovered why some galaxies are “clumpy” rather than spiral in shape—and it appears low spin is to blame.
Scientists spot jets from supermassive black hole snacking on a star
November 27, 2015Scientists have discovered a hungry black hole swallowing a star at the centre of a nearby galaxy.
Indian Government joins SKA Organisation
October 5, 2015The Indian Government has now signed the membership of SKA Organisation, bringing India formally into the Square Kilometre Array project.
Premier visits WA SKA site
October 2, 2015Earlier this week Premier Colin Barnett joined ICRAR directors Carole Jackson and Lister Staveley-Smith on a visit to the future home of the SKA in WA’s Mid West.
