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The Lost Stars of the Magellanic Clouds
Using the AAT, astrophysicists has confirmed the existence of old stars in the Magellanic Bridge.
1st detection of the EM counterpart to a gravitational wave
Astronomers have observed the afterglow of an event detected in gravitational waves using 50 observatories world wide, including the AAO.
The most detailed dark matter map of the Universe
A new study from the Dark Energy Survey reveals the most accurate measurement of dark matter structure in the universe.
Scientists unveil new 3D view of galaxies
Unique, high-quality 3D data of 772 galaxies, obtained with the 3.9m Anglo-Australian Telescope as part of the SAMI Galaxy Survey, have been released to the astronomical community. These data are accessible online through the AAO's Data Central.
Welcome to the Australian Astronomical Observatory
Welcome to the Australian Astronomical Observatory
The Australian Astronomical Observatory is a division of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. We operate the Anglo-Australian and UK Schmidt telescopes on behalf of the astronomical community of Australia. To this end the Observatory is part of and is funded by the Australian Government. Its function is to provide world-class observing facilities for Australian optical astronomers.
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ESO Strategic Partnership Plan: Australian support
The Government's announcement of a Strategic Partnership with ESO has received broad support from the Australian astronomical research community.
Australia enters Strategic Partnership with ESO
The Australian Government has announced that it will spend $26.1 million for a 10-year Strategic Partnership with the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
The AAO's Technological Achievements
The AAO develops innovative technologies and instruments for the telescopes we support, but national and international. View our Technological Achievements document here.
