Astronomers investigating the mysteries of black holes, pulsars, white dwarfs and dark matter are celebrating this week as the world’s largest and most powerful gamma-ray telescope (currently under construction with support from Australian manufacturing) was granted special legal status by the European Commission.Read More

Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) is delighted to announce that Dr Alexander Cooke will join the company as Chief Executive Officer, commencing on 6 January 2025.Read More

Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL) is seeking a seasoned finance professional with a passion for excellence in the not-for-profit sector. The closing date for applications is 9:00 am AEDT on 24 October 2024.Read More

AAL is seeking applications from members of the astronomy community, and other suitably qualified individuals, keen to serve on AAL committees. Applications for all positions close on Monday 21st October 2024, 8:00 PM AEDT.Read More

Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL) seeks applications for three vacancies on the AAL Board. The deadline for applications is Monday, 14 October at 9:00 AM AEDT. Late applications will not be accepted.Read More

It may not seem like astronomers and marine researchers have much in common. It turns out, the same software developers who help us see into the far reaches of space can also help us learn more about the big blue ocean here on Earth.Read More

Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL) is announcing a call for applications for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to take on an important leadership role in the Australian astronomy community. In this role, the successful candidate will be in the...Read More

A delegation from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in China and the Chinese Embassy and Consulate recently visited The University of Western Australia (UWA) in Perth.Read More

AAL is delighted to announce that it recently secured long-term rapid access for Australian astronomers to data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).Read More

AAL is pleased to announce that it has funds to support an initial study into an Australian Gravitational Wave Observatory.Read More