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Find out about the latest astronomy & astrophysics news, announcements and stories at ANU.
14 Apr 2020
We will talk about how the Earth, Sun, and Moon all work together. We'll touch on day/night, seasons, and the phases of the Moon. We'll do a demo of...
19 Mar 2019
ANU scientists have found that Earth is made of the same elements as the Sun but has less of the volatile elements such as hydrogen, helium, oxygen and...
14 Mar 2019
A study by scientists at ANU on the magnetic fields of planets has found that most planets discovered in other solar systems are unlikely to be as hospitable...
16 Jan 2019
The ANU Translational Fellowship Program aims to break down the barriers between universities, society and industry by providing enhanced opportunities for...
18 Dec 2018
The NGS2 instrument is an upgrade to the Adaptive Optics facility on the Gemini South telescope in Chile.
11 Dec 2018
View some spectacular and rare aerial footage taken from inside the AAT observatory dome.
5 Dec 2018
Watch ANU scientists present on a range of fascinating topics from the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China.
27 Nov 2018
The Summer scholars will spend the next 8 weeks researching Astronomy and Instrumentation here.
23 Oct 2018
The Australian National University has launched its new innovation institute, InSpace, which will bring together technology, science and law research to...
27 Jul 2018
ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt AC welcomed the funding commitment of $250,000 from the Government to the University's Advanced...
21 May 2018
40 years ago the Voyager spacecraft hurtled towards the furthest regions of our solar system. On board was a golden record with the sounds and songs of Earth....
20 May 2018
Would we have an obligation to help alien species?