Astronomy
Tony Wright’s column
Christmas
A cold moon on a hot night: the cosmos abides beyond worldly horrors
As Christmas approaches, a rare full moon illuminates the sky, reminding us of our restless, insignificant place within an orderly cycle of the universe.
- by Tony Wright
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One West Aussie’s journey from oil and gas to cosmic superstar
In a pinch-himself moment, Peter Teale has made WA centre stage – again – in man’s second mission to the moon.
- by Claire Ottaviano
The sun has just hit peak solar energy. Things are going to get chaotic
Destroyed satellites, power blackouts, crippled GPS and increased radiation are all possible as the sun’s magnetic pole flips.
- by Angus Dalton
Left- and right-wing brains are wired differently. Can that gap be bridged?
Research has found conservatives have more grey matter in their amygdala, which processes fear, while left-wing liberals have a higher capacity to tolerate uncertainty.
- by Angus Dalton
Under a ‘second moon’, a three-act spectacular comet show is under way
As Earth recruits a rare cosmic visitor, a three-act light show is on display for the next month with a blazing comet. Here’s how to spot it.
- by Angus Dalton
Asteroids the size of stadium and skyscraper hurtle past Earth
NASA declared the two large asteroids “potentially hazardous” to Earth, which in another cosmic event is set to gain a “second moon” next week.
- by Angus Dalton
Stars steal the show at Australia’s first urban dark sky place
Advances in lighting technology means light pollution in cities can be reduced without compromising safety.
- by Andrew Taylor
Blue supermoon dazzles Victorian stargazers
The astronomical encore appeared from Sunday morning through to early Wednesday morning, delighting photographers and stargazers.
- by Hannah Kennelly
Why Victorians should keep looking to the night sky to be dazzled
After the aurora australis phenomenon painted our skies pink and green, a new celestial delight is headed our way (but it could be more fickle).
- by Benjamin Preiss
Aurora australis stuns Australian stargazers – and you can still watch it
Don’t fret if you missed out on seeing the southern lights that dazzled Australians on Saturday night – you’ll have another chance tonight.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
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