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Square Kilometre Array Updates

Keep in the loop with the latest news on Australia's bid for the SKA in our updates section.

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Astrofest 2012

Astrofest is back! Don't miss all the wonder and excitement of the skies at Perth's premier free astronomy and science festival, to be held at Curtin Stadium on March 31.

Could you be Spaceward Bound?

This year, WA science teachers are being encouraged to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – to participate in the 2012 NASA Spaceward Bound Mojave expedition between March 18-23.

Science Hall of Fame adds a new star

A leading science administrator has been honoured as one of the State’s greatest contributors to scientific endeavour with his induction into the Western Australian Science Hall of Fame.

Murchison Wide-field Array underway

The MWA is one of three Square Kilometer Array (SKA) precursors proving the technology on the path to the SKA, as well as pursuing some of the early aspects of the SKA.

Astronomy WA Challenge Cup 2012

The annual Astronomy WA Challenge Cup for 2012 will be held on Friday 25 May 2012 at Scitech. Registration is now open.

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Three months on and going strong

Friday, 16 December 2011

Three months after their successful September launch, theSkyNet team has delivered their first update.
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Total Eclipse this Saturday, Lunar style

Friday, 09 December 2011

This Saturday night, 10th December, you will see the second Total Lunar Eclipse for the year.
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National Science Week grant applications open

Monday, 14 November 2011

The grant application process for National Science Week 2012 is now open.
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