Upcoming Events

24.08.2010 - 30.09.2010
Cosmology Gallery Exhibition
09.09.2010
Moorditj Gindies: The Fantastic Stars
14.09.2010
Public Lecture: Astronaut Andy Thomas
19.09.2010
B.Y.O Telescope Class
25.09.2010 - 10.10.2010
Space Trail 2010

Challenge Cup 2010

The Astronomy WA Challenge Cup for 2010 is over!

We had 20 teams from 12 schools enter the competition.

A team from Leeming Senior High came first, second was a team from Geraldton Grammar School and third place was one of the Darling Range Sports College teams.

Spaceman lands at Curtin

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Australian-born NASA astronaut Dr Andy Thomas will be speaking at Curtin University on September 14 about his time in space, in what will be his only public lecture in Perth.

Updates for the Square Kilometre Array

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Keep in the loop with the latest news on Australia's bid for the Square Kilometre Array by our new frequent updates section right here. We will also continue to feature permanent content as a reference on everything you need to know about this fascinating endeavour.

Jacob says ET a 'no-show'

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Stargates, wormholes and other portals in time and space will not get aliens here any quicker, according to WA science communicator John Jacob.

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These resources have been designed by Ray Priskich to assist educators intending to provide astronomy learning to students from 14 to 16 years of age in Western Australia.

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Kepler rounds up new planets

Monday, 30 August 2010

Astronomers have found two large planets as well as a possible "super-Earth-size" planet.
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Galaxies collide: Clash of the titans

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Astronomers believe they have discovered the origin of our universe’s first super-massive black holes, which formed some 13 billion years ago.
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The secret life of asteroids

Thursday, 26 August 2010

A new study shows that asteroids seem to have a life of their own.
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Sprite Night

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Horizon – The Planetarium is preparing for a mysterious event tonight on the atmospheric phenomenon known as ‘red sprites’. There are just a few seats left so read on to find out...
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CSIRO weighs it up

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

An international CSIRO-led team of astronomers has developed a new way to weigh the planets in our Solar System.
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Who are we?

About Astronomy WA

The objectives for this website are to promote astronomy with a strong focus on Western Australia's contributions to the subject, and to provide useful resources for teachers, students, and others, professional or amateur, with an interest in the field.

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About ASISTM

The Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics (ASISTM) project aims to bring about real and permanent improvements to the ways in which science, technology and mathematics are taught in our schools.

Many initiatives have been funded as part of this project, and this website is one part of one such initiative.
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