✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
Animals
Apple
Apps & Smartphones
Arts
Business
Cars
Celebrities
Child Care
Christianity
Conspiracy theories
Apple
Apps & Smartphones
Arts
Business
Cars
Celebrities
Child Care
Christianity
Conspiracy theories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
Formula 1 - McLaren Videos
Formula 1 - Mercedes AMG Petronas Videos
Formula 1 - Sauber F1 Team Videos
Formula 1 - Mercedes AMG Petronas Videos
Formula 1 - Sauber F1 Team Videos
Formula 1 - Scuderia Ferrari Videos
Formula 1 - Scuderia Toro Rosso Videos
Formula 1 - Team Lotus Videos
Formula 1 - Scuderia Toro Rosso Videos
Formula 1 - Team Lotus Videos
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
Adelaide
Albany
Albury
Alice Springs
Armidale
Bacchus Marsh
Bairnsdale
Ballarat
Ballina
Barwon Downs
Batemans Bay
Bathurst
Bendigo
Blaxland
Bongaree
Bowral
Brisbane
Broken Hill
Broome
Buderim
Bunbury
Bundaberg
Burnie
Busselton
Byron Bay
Caboolture
Cairns
Caloundra
Canberra
Casino
Central Coast
Cessnock
Coffs Harbour
Colac
Albany
Albury
Alice Springs
Armidale
Bacchus Marsh
Bairnsdale
Ballarat
Ballina
Barwon Downs
Batemans Bay
Bathurst
Bendigo
Blaxland
Bongaree
Bowral
Brisbane
Broken Hill
Broome
Buderim
Bunbury
Bundaberg
Burnie
Busselton
Byron Bay
Caboolture
Cairns
Caloundra
Canberra
Casino
Central Coast
Cessnock
Coffs Harbour
Colac
Craigieburn
Cranbourne
Dalby
Darwin
Devonport
Drouin
Dubbo
Echuca
Emerald
Forbes
Gawler
Geelong
Geraldton
Gladstone
Gold Coast
Goulburn
Grafton
Griffith
Gympie
Hamilton
Hervey Bay
Hobart
Horsham
Kalgoorlie
Karratha
Katoomba
Kawana
Kempsey
Kiama
Kingaroy
Kingston
Kwinana Town Centre
Launceston
Cranbourne
Dalby
Darwin
Devonport
Drouin
Dubbo
Echuca
Emerald
Forbes
Gawler
Geelong
Geraldton
Gladstone
Gold Coast
Goulburn
Grafton
Griffith
Gympie
Hamilton
Hervey Bay
Hobart
Horsham
Kalgoorlie
Karratha
Katoomba
Kawana
Kempsey
Kiama
Kingaroy
Kingston
Kwinana Town Centre
Launceston
Lismore
Lithgow
Mackay
Maitland
Mandurah
Maroochydore
Maryborough
Melbourne
Melton
Mildura
Moe
Mornington
Morwell
Mount Eliza
Mount Gambier
Mount Isa
Mount Martha
Mudgee
Murray Bridge
Muswellbrook
Nambour
Nerang
Newcastle
Nowra
Orange
Pakenham
Palmerston
Parkes
Perth
Port Augusta
Port Hedland
Port Lincoln
Port Macquarie
Lithgow
Mackay
Maitland
Mandurah
Maroochydore
Maryborough
Melbourne
Melton
Mildura
Moe
Mornington
Morwell
Mount Eliza
Mount Gambier
Mount Isa
Mount Martha
Mudgee
Murray Bridge
Muswellbrook
Nambour
Nerang
Newcastle
Nowra
Orange
Pakenham
Palmerston
Parkes
Perth
Port Augusta
Port Hedland
Port Lincoln
Port Macquarie
Port Pirie
Portland
Queanbeyan
Raymond Terrace
Redcliffe
Richmond
Rockhampton
Rockingham
Rosebud
Sale
Sawtell
Shepparton
Singleton
Sunbury
Sunshine Coast
Swan Hill
Sydney
Tamworth
Taree
Toowoomba
Townsville
Traralgon
Ulverstone
Victor Harbor
Victoria Point
Wagga Wagga
Wangaratta
Warragul
Warrnambool
Warwick
Whyalla
Wodonga
Wollongong
Portland
Queanbeyan
Raymond Terrace
Redcliffe
Richmond
Rockhampton
Rockingham
Rosebud
Sale
Sawtell
Shepparton
Singleton
Sunbury
Sunshine Coast
Swan Hill
Sydney
Tamworth
Taree
Toowoomba
Townsville
Traralgon
Ulverstone
Victor Harbor
Victoria Point
Wagga Wagga
Wangaratta
Warragul
Warrnambool
Warwick
Whyalla
Wodonga
Wollongong
✗ Close categories
-
'Middleweight' black hole discovered in space in world-first
via abc.net.auA Queensland scientist plays a vital role in the world-first discovery of a "middleweight" black hole in space, after spending 40 years searching the universe to find it. -
Voyager 1 talking to Earth again after NASA engineers 24 billion kilometres away devise software fix
via abc.net.auHumanity's most distant spacecraft — which fell silent in November — is once again sending status reports after NASA engineers working with a two-day communication delay devised a software fix for a failed computer chip. -
NASA sends software update 24 billion kilometres to restore communication with Voyager 1
via abc.net.auHumanity's most distant spacecraft — which fell silent in November — is once again sending status reports after NASA engineers working with a two-day communication delay devised a software fix for a failed computer chip. -
Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first Australian woman to go to space
via abc.net.auSydney-born Katherine Bennell-Pegg will be the first person to become a qualified astronaut under the Australian flag. -
Aussie woman graduates from European Space Agency astronaut program
via abc.net.auSydney-born Katherine Bennell-Pegg is breaking barriers to become the very first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag. -
Australian Katherine Bennell-Pegg has 'pinch me' moment as she graduates from European astronaut program
via abc.net.auAfter 12 months walking underwater in spacesuits, undertaking simulated weightlessness flights, and learning to speak Russian, there is no certainty Katherine Bennell-Pegg will go to space. But she is first in line if Australia launches a mission. -
Astronaut life 'absolutely as fun as you can imagine', Australian-first graduate tells kids
via abc.net.auAfter 12 months walking underwater in spacesuits, undertaking simulated weightlessness flights, and learning to speak Russian, there is no certainty Katherine Bennell-Pegg will go to space. But she is first in line if Australia launches a mission. -
Aurora Australis goes 'berserk' across South Australian and Tasmanian skies
via abc.net.auStargazers were treated to another light show as the Aurora Australis again revealed itself in the skies above South Australia and Tasmania in the early hours of Saturday. -
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter sends last message from Mars to Earth
via abc.net.auThe helicopter, called Ingenuity, has transmitted its final message to Earth and will now serve as an immobile data-gathering unit on the red planet's surface, the space agency says. -
Astronomers detect Milky Way black hole with mass 33 times that of the Sun
via abc.net.auAstronomers have discovered the second-largest black hole known to be in the Milky Way, and it's located just 2,000 light-years from Earth. -
Want to see the 'Devil Comet' at its brightest? If you miss it, you’ll have to wait another 71 years
via abc.net.auAustralians will be able to see comet 12P/Pons-Brooks aka the 'Devil Comet' this week even without a telescope or binoculars. Here's how to spot it and snap a photo. -
Gippsland plumber recognised for services to astronomy
via abc.net.auA plumber from Gippsland who's spent 30 years star gazing from his back-yard has been recognised for his services to astronomy. -
Pointed towards the sky, this Australian-first rocket is set to blast a small town into the global spotlight
via abc.net.auIt's taken the Gilmore brothers nearly 10 years to build and design a locally made orbital rocket. Space enthusiasts are set to flock to north Queensland to see it lift off. -
Astronauts share view of total solar eclipse from International Space Station
via abc.net.auAfter millions of people looked up to the sky to view Monday's total solar eclipse, NASA has shared incredible images of what the event looked like for those in space. -
The Sun is entering its 'solar maximum'. For aurora hunters in Antarctica, there's nothing 'quite like it'
via abc.net.auThe Sun is putting on a show for Earth, with the highest level of geomagnetic activity in six years. Mawson Station chef Justin Chambers photographed a recent aurora and explains what it's like to watch the spectacle from about as far south as you can go. -
Justin Chambers has been chasing auroras for over a decade, but this year he witnessed the 'big one'
via abc.net.auThe Sun is putting on a show for Earth, with the highest level of geomagnetic activity in six years. Mawson Station chef Justin Chambers photographed a recent aurora and explains what it's like to watch the spectacle from about as far south as you can go. -
Plumber's obsession with would-be exploding stars is helping astronomers 'find the unknown'
via abc.net.auFrom the observatory he built in his backyard, Rob Stubbings is one of only three people worldwide who have made 400,000 measurements of the brightness of variable stars. -
Look up! International Space Station visible in April 2024 evening and morning skies
(Posted 6 April 2024) April 2024 presents a wonderful opportunity to see the International Space Station pass silently overhead in the evening and morning twilight sky. There are great viewing opportunities if you live on the East Coast of Australia. This includes for residents of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra and Melbourne.Image credit: STS-119 Shuttle Crew, NASA
While the International Space Station does regularly pass over Australia, these passes usually occur during -
NASA looks to create unified time standard for the Moon amid renewed lunar race
via abc.net.auThe White House directs the space agency to create a time standard by 2026, as it sets the stage for future Mars missions and growing lunar competition. -
SpaceX Starship hits key milestones in third launch
via abc.net.auDespite fiery end, SpaceX Starship hit key milestones in third launch. -
Japan's Space One rocket explodes after launch
via abc.net.auA rocket from Japanese firm Space One has exploded just seconds into its launch. -
Look up! International Space Station visible in March 2024 morning skies
(Posted 10 March 2024) Mid-March 2024 presents a wonderful opportunity to see the International Space Station pass silently overhead in the morning twilight sky. There are great viewing opportunities if you live on the East Coast of Australia. This includes for residents of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra and Melbourne.Caption: Image credit: STS-119 Shuttle Crew, NASA
While the International Space Station does regularly pass over Australia, these passes usually occur durin -
Low cost Seestar S50 telescope made my jaw drop!
(Posted 9 March 2024) One of my long term goals has been to get into astrophotography. I have spent a large sum of money on multiple telescopes with this in mind. I don’t have anywhere to set up these telescopes permenantly and so they are largely unused. There is also a big learning curve in astrophotography. Once an image is ‘captured’, it then has to be modified so it either looks nice or is otherwise useful.Another reason why I haven’t got into astrophotography. My wo -
Incredible Australian women creating history
via abc.net.auKatherine Bennell-Pegg is Australia's first female astronaut - in training and we spoke to her from the European Space Agency in Germany. -
As first antenna is installed on groundbreaking 'time machine' telescope, traditional owners welcome project
via abc.net.auAs the first antenna is installed on the world's largest radio telescope in outback Western Australia, traditional elders say the $3 billion project brings hope for more opportunities in the desert region. -
Australian company's satellite-repairing satellite blasts into space on SpaceX rocket
via abc.net.auThe Optimus satellite is packed with Australian-made tech, and aims to help keep other satellites in space. -
From the fate of Odysseus to the life span of platypus: What's your science news knowledge?
via abc.net.auMaybe you will intuitively know the answer to our science quiz questions. Or you could blitz it because you've been keeping up with the news over the past month. -
From the fate of Odysseus to the life span of platypus: Test your science news knowledge
via abc.net.auMaybe you will intuitively know the answer to our science quiz questions. Or you could blitz it because you've been keeping up with the news over the past month. -
From Antarctica to the Moon, test your knowledge in our science quiz
via abc.net.auMaybe you will intuitively know the answer to our science quiz questions. Or you could blitz it because you've been keeping up with the news over the past month. -
Scientists simulated the impact of NASA's asteroid-smashing mission. Here's what they found
via abc.net.auWith help from powerful computers and astrophysicist (and Queen guitarist) Brian May, scientists believe Dimorphos has been "completely reshaped".
Follow @AstronomyNewsAU on Twitter!