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ASKAP searches for afterglow of gravitational wave

The latest analysis of gravitational waves from an event detected by LIGO may change our understanding of neutron stars and black holes. Our ASKAP radio telescope has a key role to play in unravelling the mystery.

Our ASKAP radio telescope in Western Australia detected the precise location of four fast radio bursts. Image: Sam Moorfield

Closing in on the cosmic mystery of fast radio bursts

Our astronomer Dr Shivani Bhandari is making breakthroughs in her study of mysterious signals from outer space: fast radio bursts.

The night sky above ASKAP in Western Australia

Half the matter in the universe was missing – we found it hiding in the cosmos

Cosmologists had only been able to find half the matter that should exist in the universe. With the help of our telescope, researchers just found the rest.

Despite recent challenges, the team are confident they will finish the upgrade on time.

Space team ready: upgrading antenna for future travel

We're upgrading the 70-metre antenna Deep Space Station 43 at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. The antenna will support upcoming robotic and human missions to the Moon and Mars.

Spotify playlist: Music you can space out to

Join us in listening to our new Spotify playlist, “Music you can space out to.” The best choice if your head's in the exosphere and you feel atmospheric.

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Our female leaders are the business

Two of our innovative female leaders have been nominated in this year's Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Congratulations Dr Sarah Pearce and Zoe Piper!

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Optical filters focus on the Sun

The European Space Agency and NASA’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft launched last week on a 10-year mission. It will capture some of the most detailed images of the sun that have ever been seen before, using our special optical filters.

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A brain transplant for one of Australia’s top telescopes

An upgrade for the Australia Telescope Compact Array will enable major new discoveries about the Universe.

Charlotte Sobey

Communicating science to a fresh audience

One of our postdoctoral researchers gives us the lowdown on why communication is a key skill for scientists, and what it was like taking part in Fresh Science.

A chance encounter with a pulsar

Our scientists accidentally stumbled upon a pulsar (a highly magnetized rotating neutron star). This chance discovery was made thanks to the ASKAP telescope.

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Space savvy? Take our Moon Quiz!

Pop on your spacesuit and slide on your moon-boots. Our Moon Quiz is about to test how out-of-this-world your Moon knowledge really is.

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A walk in the Parkes

There ain't no party like a space party! It’s been 50 years since Australia helped broadcast humankind’s first steps on the Moon around the world. See how our Parkes and Tidbinbilla sites celebrated.