Mt Stromlo Observatory in Weston Creek, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | Observatory

Mt Stromlo Observatory

Locality: Weston Creek, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6125 0230

Address: Mt Stromlo Observatory, Cotter Road 2611 Weston Creek, ACT, Australia

Website: rsaa.anu.edu.au/observatories/mount-stromlo-observatory

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22.01.2022 Fancy celebrating the long weekend with some stars ? Tomorrow's weather is looking great and we have a couple of slots left for private stargazing! (We also have an opening at 9:45-10:45pm tonight!) See here for more information, including fees: https://rsaa.anu.edu.au//Private%20Stargazing%20Nights%20a All proceeds help fund our public outreach and education programs.... If you're interested, please email us at [email protected]

22.01.2022 There are more than 5800 satellites still remain in orbit but only 2300 of them still work. Space junk is a big problem, and there is more than 8800 tonnes of human-made objects are orbiting Earth at speeds of up to 25,000 km/hr. Mt Stromlo's Dr Doris Grosse explains the growing problem, and what we are working on here to solve it. While space is big and no one knows when catastrophic collisions could occur, one thing is sure: our space environment is neither safe, secure, ...nor sustainable and time is ticking away. Mt Stromlo Observatory is using an astronomy technique called adaptive optics (space lasers) to measure the shape, composition, orientation and spin from a satellite in space. Read more about it!

21.01.2022 The schedule is approximate: -- 7:00pm Dr Brad Tucker: "Explosions and Collisions in Space" (kid friendly) The Universe is full of the biggest and most powerful objectsand sometimes they explode and collide. Brad will talk about how active our Universe is from exploding stars to colliding galaxies and black holes. There is even crashing space stations and powerful space lasers!... -- 7:25pm Stargazing with Dr Brad Tucker -- 7:40pm Professor Naomi McClure-Griffiths: "Getting to know the neighbours: The Magellanic Clouds" The Magellanic Clouds are nearby galaxies visible with the naked eye from the Southern Hemisphere. As so-called "dwarf galaxies, the Magellanic Clouds are dragged about through their interaction with our much more massive galaxy, the Milky Way. I’ll describe how radio telescopes like the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder and Parkes are helping us understand the past lives of the Magellanic Clouds and maybe even predict the future! -- 8:15pm Wrap up

20.01.2022 Fancy celebrating the long weekend with some stars ? Tomorrow's weather is looking great and we have a couple of slots left for private stargazing! (We also have an opening at 9:45-10:45pm tonight!) See here for more information, including fees: https://rsaa.anu.edu.au//Private%20Stargazing%20Nights%20a All proceeds help fund our public outreach and education programs.... If you're interested, please email us at [email protected]

18.01.2022 If you missed any of our online Astronomy at Home talks over the last few months, you can find youtube links for all of them on our website at the link below. (We are slowly trying to add curriculum links to the videos. If you are a teacher and find that a talk covers part of your curriculum, we'd really appreciate if you let us know!) ... https://rsaa.anu.edu.au/public/movies-public-lectures

16.01.2022 A reminder that Virtual Science in the Pub is on tonight! There will also be a number of virtual events on tomorrow as part of the annual StarFest Siding Spring, including astrophotography workshops, telescope tours, and the StarFest Goose Chase.

15.01.2022 A reminder that Virtual Science in the Pub is on tonight! There will also be a number of virtual events on tomorrow as part of the annual StarFest Siding Spring, including astrophotography workshops, telescope tours, and the StarFest Goose Chase.

15.01.2022 Join Young Stars this Saturday afternoon to find out more about searching for signs of life on Titan.

15.01.2022 Mount Stromlo astronomer Dr Brad Tucker has the details on some great celestial shows coming up tomorrow evening and next Wednesday! Be sure to check it out! We'd love to see your photos, so post them below!

14.01.2022 Mount Stromlo astronomer Dr Brad Tucker will be giving a talk to the Young Stars tomorrow afternoon. Click the event below for tickets (tickets are available for the next 4 hours!).

13.01.2022 Edit: We have added a new session on Thursday! Please see here: https://www.facebook.com/events/374924890556284/ World Space Week is next week and to celebrate we'll be hosting Space School! Build and launch rockets , drive a car on the Moon , make your own space rainbow , and more!... Recommended for kids in year 3-6. Tickets are available at the link below.

13.01.2022 This weekend, Dr Brad Tucker has the details on a great celestial show to see! The Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be in a line/trio. They will be visible all night, but easiest seen after Sunset (~6:30) Be sure to check it out! We'd love to see your photos, so post them below!

12.01.2022 A couple of tickets left for Space School tomorrow!

12.01.2022 It's World Space Week and there are plenty of space-y things happening! If you have primary school aged children, there are a few tickets left for our Space School school holiday program tomorrow morning (Thursday). You can find tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-space-week-space-scho For older kids and adults, there are also plenty of online events happening at ANU both this week and next. Check them out here:... https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/world-space-week See more

12.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came out today. We hope you found some treasures! Everything has now been rehomed but we have some fantastic views if you'd still like to visit!

11.01.2022 You may notice a new laser coming from Mount Stromlo Observatory! Situated on top of the mountain, it was a seven-year project to build the laser system by scientists and engineers at Mount Stromlo Observatory along with Electro Optic Systems (EOS), RMIT University, Japan and the USA as part of the Space Environment Research Centre (SERC). This laser will start to clean up space junk! The orange laser, which is visible, removes the haziness caused by turbulence in the atmosp...here, like an artificial star to help the telescope guide and move. Then a second, infrared laser which is invisible to the human eye, will track and de-orbit space junk by pushing it into the Earth's atmosphere and having it burn up safely.

11.01.2022 If you'd like to take advantage of the great weather we're having, we have availability for private stargazing sessions this evening. See the link below for further information about our private site tours and stargazing sessions, which includes prices and current guidelines for COVID-19. All proceeds help fund our public outreach and education programs. For more information or to book, please email us: [email protected]

10.01.2022 The schedule is approximate: -- 7:00pm Professor Penny King: Lift Off to Mars Exciting News About the Red Planet Why do scientists send space craft to Mars? What have we found and what do we hope to find? When will humans get to go? Join Prof. Penny King for a virtual journey to Mars!... -- 7:35pm Virtual stargazing with Dr Brad Tucker -- 7:50pm Professor Kate Reynolds: "Mutiny in space? Team risks and opportunities for spaceflight missions." What makes a highly effective space crew? How do we assess team functioning? What happens if things go wrong? Rather than only focusing on the selection and training of individual astronauts, in this talk the study of teams and gaps in knowledge are outlined. -- 8:25pm Wrap up Please post your questions in the comments below.

10.01.2022 Learn more about Prof Anna Moore who leads the instrumentation and space group up here!

08.01.2022 Join Young Stars this Saturday for a talk about fighting bushfires from space! Tickets at the link below.

07.01.2022 It's World Space Week and there are plenty of space-y things happening! If you have primary school aged children, there are a few tickets left for our Space School school holiday program tomorrow morning (Thursday). You can find tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-space-week-space-scho For older kids and adults, there are also plenty of online events happening at ANU both this week and next. Check them out here:... https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/world-space-week See more

06.01.2022 The #SatelliteSelfie is here! Check it out at http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/SatelliteSelfie/

05.01.2022 Check out this scavenger hunt to get you out and exploring the #SatelliteSelfie! There are even some prizes involved!

05.01.2022 The next #SatelliteSelfie flyover is THIS MORNING between 10:03 and 10:13! To get you pumped, here's a quick video from the first flyover showing us setting up our sign here at Mount Stromlo (with some minor corrections for spacing!). Make sure your audio is on! ... Thanks to Jamie for his camerawork and editing skills!

04.01.2022 We are always up to lots of exciting things up here! If you are thinking about a career in astronomy or space, our Masters program may be for you!

03.01.2022 Happy International Dark Sky Week! During this time many people across the globe are reflecting on their night time environment and how they contribute to it. Light pollution is becoming an increasingly major issue as it affects many aspects of our life and the world around us including our health, animals, our view of the natural night sky and energy waste. Light pollution is increasing at 2x rate of population growth and 83% of the global population lives under a light-po...lluted sky. - International Dark Sky Association You can contribute to limiting light pollution by: - Turning off outdoor lights when not in use (or change them to sensor lights) - Face lights down towards the ground - Place shades on outdoor lights - Talk about light pollution with your friends and family and check out the International Dark Sky website for more info: https://www.darksky.org

03.01.2022 We’d like to clear some space in our store room to make room for new things. As such, we have a number of books that we would like to find a new home if possible. They are on many different astronomy-related topics, aimed at a range of reading levels, and are a bit outdated due to their age. There are also some (very classic) posters and assorted knick knacks. Goods will be set up outside the Mount Stromlo Observatory Visitor Centre on Wednesday the 9th of December from 10:00am until 4:00pm for people to help themselves. Please make use of the provided hand sanitiser.

02.01.2022 Fancy looking at some stars tonight ? We have availability for a private stargazing session at 10:00pm this evening. See here for more information, including fees: https://rsaa.anu.edu.au//Private%20Stargazing%20Nights%20a All proceeds help fund our public outreach and education programs.... If you're interested, please email us at [email protected] before 8:00pm.