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Astronomers Spy Massive Stars In The Making
29 Apr 2010
Dr Stuart Ryder, one of a team of astronomers at the Anglo-Australian observatory in Coonabarabran, NSW, describes the discovery of a massive cloud of molecular gas and dust collapsing on itself, that they believe may be the origin of a collection of giant stars. This discovery may help astronomers...
National Curriculum Year 10
Astronomers Find Earth-Like 'Waterworld'
17 Dec 2009
The article reports on the discovery of a planet outside our solar system that appears to be composed of three fourths water. This is an important find in the search of planets similar to Earth that might sustain life. The planet is too hot to sustain life as we know it but may have an atmosphere.
National Curriculum Year 10
Catalyst: Wifi Windfall
08 Oct 2009
The program describes how a team of Australian scientists from the CSIRO solved the problems inherent in providing a reliable wireless connection to the internet for computers and then had to take the electronic company giants to court to enforce its patent and achieve recognition of their...
National Curriculum Year 9
The Space Mission Game
15 Nov 1999
Can you successfully complete three perilous missions and get your time recorded in the Space Mission 'Hall of Fame'? A game of simple skill that may raise awareness of some parts of the solar system, space travel and exploration.
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 3 and 4
How the sky works
11 Aug 2009
Finding constellations and planets in the ever-moving night sky can be challenging. But with these tips, a few handy diagrams and your imagination, it's easier than you think! Excellent examples of simple explanations of many of the phenomena we observe in the sky. Features such as constellations,...
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 7 and 8
