#Parkes Observatory

Gravitational waves: five things you need to know

Gravitational waves have seduced scientists for the past 100 years. But why the big fuss? In the wake of latest rumours that these waves may have been detected, we take a look at five things you need to know about gravitational waves.

#MoonBuzz: celebrating two giant years for space exploration

As we celebrate World Space Week, it seems quite fitting that our minds cast back to another big year for space. But before you settle into your lounge, office chair or ergonomic workspace for our tale of space history, we have got some big news.

Viva Parkes-Vegas!

Reblogged from CSIRO News

Bright-star-like points, and swirls of red and blue gas, on a dark background

8 stunning sky shots win David Malin Awards 2014

Swirling dust and star-forming gas, solar explosions and dancing dishes. These are among the eight photographs and videos that have won […]

Apollo 11’s Magic Orange Carpet Ride

By Glen Nagle CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science It’s funny the things you remember from your childhood. For me, my […]

Parkes Observatory Visitor Centre with the Dish in the background. Photo: R. Semovskih

Teachers Tackle the Dish

The post was written by Rufina Semovskih, a 5/6/7 Primary School Teacher in Queensland and workshop participant Everyone has a bucket […]

The red moon rose

Personally, I didn't get to see the 'Red Moon Rising' yesterday evening - rain and thick cloud cover scuppered any […]

Science is Holiday Fun

Desperate to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays? Why not turn them in to scientists. Right around Australia […]

The Dish Loves Elvis

The New South Wales town of Parkes has two iconic features; the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope and their annual Elvis […]

Call Sign: Big Red One – Tracking Santa

For over 50 years, it has been the privilege of space tracking stations and air traffic control centres all over […]

Nova shines over The Dish

Last week, amatuer astronomers reported the sighting of a 'nova' near 'The Pointers' (not far from the Southern Cross). Nova […]

NASA’s WISE with ATCA’s Eyes on Space

Astronomers using NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) have spotted what appear to be two supermassive black holes at the heart […]