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the Veil Nebula

The twisted shockwaves of an exploded star

Monday, 16 March 2015

This is the south-eastern knot of the Veil Nebula, the twisted remains of a star that exploded as a supernova around 5000 to 10,000 years ago.

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Enceladus stripes

Hot springs on Saturn moon

Evidence of hot springs discovered on the Saturnian moon Enceladus. Also; the Milky Way at least 50 per cent bigger than previously thought, and a new population of dwarf satellite galaxies discovered orbiting the Milky Way.

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Wi-Fi chip

The story of Wi-Fi

How a team of Australian radio astronomers solved the problem of high-speed wireless internet.

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Eta Aquariid star trails

When are the best times to see meteor showers?

What are meteor showers and how often do they happen? When and where is the best place to catch the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this week? What's the best way to photograph them?

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The Sun dumps 10 million billion watts of energy on EarthHow much energy does it take to build a solar system?

Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Building a solar system is not without problems, and the first one is the amount of energy you'd need. 5 comments

The ultimate solar system contains 60 Earth-like planets Building the ultimate solar system

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

How do you squeeze 60 Earth-like planets into a single solar system? 19 comments

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Chemistry quizChemistry quiz

Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Is your chemistry knowledge as light as helium or as heavy as plutonium?

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Dust and gas

Top sky shots

From the solar system to the deep sky: the 2014 David Malin Awards showcase Australia's best amateur astrophotographers.

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Stuart Wyithe explores our universe's oldest galaxies. Watch Ace Day Jobs to find out how he became an astrophysicist.Astrophysicist

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Stuart Wyithe explores our universe's oldest galaxies. Watch Ace Day Jobs to find out how he became an astrophysicist.

Cameron Boyd is a space flight knight.Aerospace systems engineer

Tuesday, 3 May 2005

Space flight knight Cameron Boyd develops complex defence and aeronautical technologies.

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Beginner's Guide to the Night Sky

Find your way around the night sky with our monthly sky maps, tours, tools and astronomy basics

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Einstein cross

Dark matter warps blast from distant supernova

An exploding star has been seen by astronomers four separate times as a result of dark matter affecting the image.

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supermassive black hole quasar

Monster black hole from early cosmos challenges physics

The discovery of a supermassive black hole from the early cosmos is set to rewrite physics, say scientists.

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Martian dist devils

Electrifying dust devil on the surface of Mars

Late in the northern Martian spring the Hirise camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter detected this whirlwind tracking across the flat, freeze dried Amazonis Planitia region of the red planet.

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Ceres bright spots

Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft is set to begin orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres - - the largest body in the Main Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter - - at the end of this week.

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Pillars of Creation (light)

The Pillars of Creation show their dark side

The iconic Pillars of Creation has been captured in stunning detail by the Hubble Space Telescope.