Space
The ‘Wow! signal’ has finally been deciphered
One of the most enduring mysteries of astronomy and space science is something that’s come to be universally known as the ‘Wow! signal’.
Tag: space
News
NASA launches Europa Clipper into space in search for signs of life on Jupiter’s moon
Australia woke to news this morning that NASA’s latest spacecraft launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center was a huge success. Our own Karina Holden was there for lift off!
History & Culture
A telescope for a Golden Age
After a stellar 50 years as one of the country’s major scientific assets, the Anglo-Australian Telescope continues to play a major role in keeping Australian astronomy on the world stage.
News
NASA’s latest mission is looking for life on Jupiter
On October 10, NASA is launching a new mission to find habitable spots on Jupiter’s fourth-largest moon, Europa.
News
Meet Earth’s new mini-moon
Earth is getting a tiny new mini-moon for a few weeks. It won’t be the first – or the last.
News
6 things learned about Earth from meteorites and comets
Comets and meteorites aren’t just space rocks; they’re a window into the history of Earth and have plenty to teach about the planet’s formation.
News
Avoiding asteroids: what do we do without a planetary defence mission?
NASA just shut down a planetary defence mission that tracks asteroids. So, what happens now?
Science & Environment
Astronomers liken gamma-ray bursts to lighthouse beams
What would happen if time suddenly began running backwards? Of course, it can’t do that, but the question is one that recently crossed the minds of a team of astronomers in the USA.
News
Look up: A once-in-a-lifetime explosion is about to create a ‘new’ star in the sky
Any night now, a “new star” or nova will appear in the night sky. While it won’t set the sky ablaze, it’s a special opportunity to see a rare event that’s usually difficult to predict in advance.
Science & Environment
Australia’s space race: From red dirt to the stars
Despite the lack of a strong, overarching national strategy, engineers, scientists, academics and entrepreneurs across the continent have been busy developing Australia into a spacefaring nation, building our modern space industry from the ground up.