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Spaceman lands at Curtin

Monday, 30 August 2010

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.

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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 how you can be part of the mystery.

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