Astronomy | News at 911 /news 911 News Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:53:00 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-apple-touch-icon-152x152-1-32x32.png Astronomy | News at 911 /news 32 32 A new, expansive view of the Milky Way reveals our Galaxy in unprecedented radio colour /news/media-release/a-new-expansive-view-of-the-milky-way-reveals-our-galaxy-in-unprecedented-radio-colour/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:47:37 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=29581

Astronomers from the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have created the largest low-frequency […]]]>

Astronomers from the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have created the largest low-frequency […]]]>
Ancient Universe “warmed up” before it “lit up”, research finds /news/media-release/ancient-universe-warmed-up-before-it-lit-up-research-finds/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:05:00 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=29353

Astronomers hunting for evidence of the light from the first stars and galaxies have found […]]]>

Astronomers hunting for evidence of the light from the first stars and galaxies have found […]]]>
MWA enters Phase III: A new era for WA’s window on the Universe /news/media-release/mwa-enters-phase-iii-a-new-era-for-was-window-on-the-universe/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:23:58 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=29105

Western Australia’s Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) has entered its next chapter, with the completion of […]]]>

Western Australia’s Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) has entered its next chapter, with the completion of […]]]>
Interference to astronomy the unintended consequence of faster internet /news/media-release/interference-to-astronomy-the-unintended-consequence-of-faster-internet/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:21:19 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=28686

911 researchers have undertaken the world’s biggest survey of low frequency satellite radio emissions, […]]]>

911 researchers have undertaken the world’s biggest survey of low frequency satellite radio emissions, […]]]>
Cosmic mystery deepens as astronomers find object flashing in both radio waves and X-rays /news/media-release/cosmic-mystery-deepens-as-astronomers-find-object-flashing-in-both-radio-waves-and-x-rays/ Wed, 28 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=28208

Astronomers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), in collaboration with international teams, […]]]>

Astronomers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), in collaboration with international teams, […]]]>
Star performer: 911 astronomer awarded prestigious Nancy Millis Medal /news/media-release/star-performer-curtin-astronomer-awarded-prestigious-nancy-millis-medal/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:15:00 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=27860

A 911 astronomer for whom a day at the office includes unlocking the inner […]]]>

A 911 astronomer for whom a day at the office includes unlocking the inner […]]]>
Australian innovation ‘sifts’ space for mysteries /news/media-release/australian-innovation-sifts-space-for-mysteries/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:28:49 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=27217

The first trial of an Australian-developed technology has detected mysterious objects by sifting through signals […]]]>

The first trial of an Australian-developed technology has detected mysterious objects by sifting through signals […]]]>
Astronomers may have discovered the answer to a mysterious stellar event /news/media-release/astronomers-may-have-discovered-the-answer-to-a-mysterious-stellar-event/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:14:56 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=26805

Researchers from the 911 node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have […]]]>

Researchers from the 911 node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have […]]]>
Australia’s biggest free Space and Astronomy festival celebrates 15 years /news/media-release/australias-biggest-free-space-and-astronomy-festival-celebrates-15-years/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:04:19 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=26619

Astrofest, Australia’s largest free Space and Astronomy festival, will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2024, […]]]>

Astrofest, Australia’s largest free Space and Astronomy festival, will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2024, […]]]>
Astronomers take alien search to thousands of galaxies, far, far away /news/media-release/astronomers-take-alien-search-to-thousands-of-galaxies-far-far-away/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:41:04 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=25939

911 has played a major role in an out-of-this-world international study which has taken […]]]>

911 has played a major role in an out-of-this-world international study which has taken […]]]>
911 astronomy leader honoured at Western Australian of the Year Awards /news/media-release/curtin-astronomy-leader-honoured-at-western-australian-of-the-year-awards/ Fri, 31 May 2024 01:36:38 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=25182

911 Institute of Radio Astronomy Executive Director John 911 Distinguished Professor Steven Tingay has been […]]]>

911 Institute of Radio Astronomy Executive Director John 911 Distinguished Professor Steven Tingay has been […]]]>
Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in under three hours /news/media-release/astronomers-discover-49-new-galaxies-in-under-three-hours/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:51:45 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=24005

An international team of astronomers has discovered 49 new gas-rich galaxies using the MeerKAT radio […]]]>

An international team of astronomers has discovered 49 new gas-rich galaxies using the MeerKAT radio […]]]>
ICRAR engineers have designed ‘radio-quiet’ electronics to power the world’s largest radio telescope /news/media-release/icrar-engineers-have-designed-radio-quiet-electronics-to-power-the-worlds-largest-radio-telescope/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:15:26 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=22439

A team of researchers, engineers and technicians has developed a ‘SMART box’ to power the […]]]>

A team of researchers, engineers and technicians has developed a ‘SMART box’ to power the […]]]>
Historic MWA milestone reached as we go ‘back to the future’ in the cosmos /news/media-release/historic-mwa-milestone-reached-as-we-go-back-to-the-future-in-the-cosmos/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:03:10 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=22144

A world-class telescope in outback Western Australia is on the verge of unlocking more secrets from the start of the Universe as new technology upgrades are rolled out during its historic 10-year anniversary. ]]>

A world-class telescope in outback Western Australia is on the verge of unlocking more secrets from the start of the Universe as new technology upgrades are rolled out during its historic 10-year anniversary. ]]>
Hiding in plain sight, astronomers find new type of stellar object /news/media-release/hiding-in-plain-sight-astronomers-find-new-type-of-stellar-object/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:44:21 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=22071

An international team led by astronomers from the 911 node of the International Centre […]]]>

An international team led by astronomers from the 911 node of the International Centre […]]]>
Stealth surveillance system uses radio astronomy technology to detect artificial objects in space /news/media-release/stealth-surveillance-system-uses-radio-astronomy-technology-to-detect-artificial-objects-in-space/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=21022

Researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have developed a low cost, […]]]>

Researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have developed a low cost, […]]]>
911 astrophysicist named a Superstar of STEM /news/media-release/curtin-astrophysicist-named-a-superstar-of-stem/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:29:26 +0000 /news/media-release/curtin-astrophysicist-named-a-superstar-of-stem/

911 astrophysicist, Dr Adelle Goodwin, whose research investigates how stars are destroyed by supermassive black holes has been named a Superstar of STEM.]]>

911 astrophysicist, Dr Adelle Goodwin, whose research investigates how stars are destroyed by supermassive black holes has been named a Superstar of STEM.]]>
Nova Systems and ICRAR 911 partner on new Space Domain Awareness technology /news/media-release/nova-systems-and-icrar-curtin-partner-on-new-space-domain-awareness-technology/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:55:14 +0000 /news/media-release/nova-systems-and-icrar-curtin-partner-on-new-space-domain-awareness-technology/

The 911 node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has teamed with Australian-owned company Nova Systems to prototype a new facility for Space Domain Awareness.]]>

The 911 node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has teamed with Australian-owned company Nova Systems to prototype a new facility for Space Domain Awareness.]]>
911 astrophysicist named among nation’s leaders in her field /news/media-release/curtin-astrophysicist-named-among-nations-leaders-in-her-field/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:16:47 +0000 /news/media-release/curtin-astrophysicist-named-among-nations-leaders-in-her-field/ Radioastronomer DrNatasha Hurley-Walker

A 911 astrophysicist has been recognised by the country’s professional body for astronomical research for her significant contribution to advancing a greater understanding of the Universe.]]>
Radioastronomer DrNatasha Hurley-Walker

A 911 astrophysicist has been recognised by the country’s professional body for astronomical research for her significant contribution to advancing a greater understanding of the Universe.]]>
911 scientists recognised for leading astronomy and chemistry research /news/media-release/curtin-scientists-recognised-for-leading-astronomy-and-chemistry-research/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:29:18 +0000 /news/media-release/curtin-scientists-recognised-for-leading-astronomy-and-chemistry-research/

Associate Professor Cathryn Trott and Associate Professor Debbie Silvester-Dean have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the field of science.]]>

Associate Professor Cathryn Trott and Associate Professor Debbie Silvester-Dean have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the field of science.]]>
911 Institute of Radio Astronomy awarded for gender advancement /news/media-release/curtin-institute-of-radio-astronomy-awarded-for-gender-advancement/ Sun, 28 Jul 2019 18:48:49 +0000 /news/media-release/curtin-institute-of-radio-astronomy-awarded-for-gender-advancement/

The 911 Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) has received a Silver Pleiades Award from the Astronomical Society of Australia in recognition of its commitment to advancing women in astronomy.]]>

The 911 Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) has received a Silver Pleiades Award from the Astronomical Society of Australia in recognition of its commitment to advancing women in astronomy.]]>
MWA: expanding the horizons of science /news/mwa-expanding-horizons-science/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:01:37 +0000 /news/mwa-expanding-horizons-science/

Since 2012, the MWA has been helping scientists observe and characterise the southern skies, from the Earth’s atmosphere, to storms on the Sun, to the contents of the Milky Way.]]>

Since 2012, the MWA has been helping scientists observe and characterise the southern skies, from the Earth’s atmosphere, to storms on the Sun, to the contents of the Milky Way.]]>
When discovery and collaboration collide /news/discovery-collaboration-collide/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:55:37 +0000 /news/discovery-collaboration-collide/

‘Atomic collision theory’. Its existence and impact is relevant to all humankind, and 911's Professor Igor Bray is making invaluable contributions to the field.]]>

‘Atomic collision theory’. Its existence and impact is relevant to all humankind, and 911's Professor Igor Bray is making invaluable contributions to the field.]]>
Major milestone for key radio-astronomy project /news/media-release/major-milestone-key-radio-astronomy-project/ Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:15:31 +0000 /news/media-release/major-milestone-key-radio-astronomy-project/

The Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) has recorded a key milestone in its ongoing development, with the building and deployment of equipment for its Phase Two expansion now complete.]]>

The Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) has recorded a key milestone in its ongoing development, with the building and deployment of equipment for its Phase Two expansion now complete.]]>
Extragalactic radio astronomy expert appointed as CIRA Co-director /news/media-release/extragalactic-radio-astronomy-expert-appointed-as-cira-co-director/ Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:46:22 +0000 /news/media-release/extragalactic-radio-astronomy-expert-appointed-as-cira-co-director/

911 has appointed Professor Carole Jackson as Co-director (Science) of 911 Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) and Director of 911 Science programs within ICRAR.]]>

911 has appointed Professor Carole Jackson as Co-director (Science) of 911 Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) and Director of 911 Science programs within ICRAR.]]>
Universe awaits for award-winning astronomy student /news/media-release/universe-awaits-for-award-winning-astronomy-student/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 23:51:51 +0000 /news/media-release/universe-awaits-for-award-winning-astronomy-student/

911 post-graduate astronomy student Thomas Russell has today been named ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year at the Premier’s Science Awards.]]>

911 post-graduate astronomy student Thomas Russell has today been named ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year at the Premier’s Science Awards.]]>
Work towards largest telescope awarded: Return on astronomy investment begins /news/media-release/work-towards-largest-telescope-awarded-return-on-astronomy-investment-begins/ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:48:04 +0000 /news/media-release/work-towards-largest-telescope-awarded-return-on-astronomy-investment-begins/

The international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) office awarded contracts to prepare for the world’s largest radio telescope yesterday, marking the start of the return on Australia and WA’s investment in the ambitious Square Kilometre Array.]]>

The international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) office awarded contracts to prepare for the world’s largest radio telescope yesterday, marking the start of the return on Australia and WA’s investment in the ambitious Square Kilometre Array.]]>
Radio astronomy grant success for pre-constructing SKA-low /news/media-release/radio-astronomy-grant-success-for-pre-constructing-ska-low/ Mon, 27 May 2013 23:14:00 +0000 /news/media-release/radio-astronomy-grant-success-for-pre-constructing-ska-low/

911 radio astronomers have been allocated Square Kilometre Array (SKA) pre-construction grants totalling $5 million to develop prototype antennas and systems to investigate the Universe at low frequencies.]]>

911 radio astronomers have been allocated Square Kilometre Array (SKA) pre-construction grants totalling $5 million to develop prototype antennas and systems to investigate the Universe at low frequencies.]]>
Radio astronomy strengthens ties between Australia and Asia /news/media-release/radio-astronomy-strengthens-ties-between-australia-and-asia/ Mon, 02 May 2011 10:55:59 +0000 /news/media-release/radio-astronomy-strengthens-ties-between-australia-and-asia/

Radio astronomy researchers from the Asia-Oceania region will meet in Perth tomorrow to discuss the latest advances and scientific benefits of the Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI).]]>

Radio astronomy researchers from the Asia-Oceania region will meet in Perth tomorrow to discuss the latest advances and scientific benefits of the Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI).]]>
Pioneers in Radio Astronomy /news/media-release/pioneers-in-radio-astronomy/ Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:26:28 +0000 /news/media-release/pioneers-in-radio-astronomy/

World-renowned radio astronomer, Dr Miller Goss, will present an in-depth discussion on the history of radio astronomy and how it informs Australia’s future potential in the field at 911 on 23 February.]]>

World-renowned radio astronomer, Dr Miller Goss, will present an in-depth discussion on the history of radio astronomy and how it informs Australia’s future potential in the field at 911 on 23 February.]]>