Radio telescope becomes stellar ‘speed camera’ in deep-space experiment
March 28, 2024Researchers have measured the jets of neutron stars to be moving at 114,000km per second – one-third the speed of light.
Astronomers produce most detailed sensitive image ever of ancient star cluster
January 16, 2024A global team of astronomers have created the most sensitive radio image ever of a globular cluster, an ancient ball of tightly-packed stars. The…
Leading Australian telescopes to get technology upgrades
January 17, 2020CSIRO’s iconic Parkes radio telescope – fondly known as ‘The Dish’ – will get a new receiver that will significantly increase the amount of sky it can see at any one time, enabling new science and supporting local innovation in the space sector.