UWA researcher awarded SKA science boost
August 26, 2011Astrophysicist Dr Bi-Qing For has been appointed as a John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellow to further her research in support of Australia’s bid for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
THE MILKY WAY: GALACTIC CANNIBAL
August 1, 2011Research published in the Astrophysical Journal on Sunday gives astronomers new insight into how our Galaxy may have formed.
SPIRITED STARGAZING UNLIMITED
August 1, 2011More Western Australian school students will be able to take part in an innovative astronomy program thanks to an agreement signed last week between Hawaiian Pty Ltd and UWA.
A NEW WAY TO MEASURE THE EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE
July 27, 2011An ICRAR PhD student has produced one of the most accurate measurements ever made of how fast the Universe is expanding.
TELESCOPE BID SUPPORTED IN FEDERAL BUDGET
May 13, 2011The Government will provide $40.2 million over four years to support Australia’s bid to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in partnership with New Zealand.
RADIO ASTRONOMY STRENGTHENS TIES BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA
May 5, 2011Radio astronomy researchers from the Asia-Oceania region will meet in Perth tomorrow to discuss the latest advances and scientific benefits of the Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI).