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Canterbury astronomers spot quadruple stars which may spark supernova explosions
A quadruple star system discovered in 2017 and recently observed at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory could represent a new channel by which thermonuclear supernova explosions can occur in the Universe, according to results published in Nature Astronomy today (13 May NZ time) by an international team of astronomers.
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Canterbury astronomers spot quadruple stars which may spark supernova explosions
A quadruple star system discovered in 2017 and recently observed at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory could represent a new channel by which thermonuclear supernova explosions can occur in the Universe, according to results published in Nature Astronomy today (13 May NZ time) by an international team of astronomers.
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Canterbury astronomers spot quadruple stars which may spark supernova explosions
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UC scientists track satellite’s impact on astronomy
University of Canterbury astronomers at UC Mt John Observatory have co-authored a new Nature paper sharing the results of an international observing campaign conducted over 130 days.
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UC scientists track satellite’s impact on astronomy
University of Canterbury astronomers at UC Mt John Observatory have co-authored a new Nature paper sharing the results of an international observing campaign conducted over 130 days.
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UC scientists track satellite’s impact on astronomy
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Dark Sky Project launches in Takapō
An $11m fully immersive dark sky experience is now open to the public in Takapō (Tekapo). Dark Sky Project, formerly Earth & Sky, has opened the doors to its new 1140sqm building on the Takapō lakefront. The centre will be the departure point for the astro-tourism business’s outdoor, evening stargazing experiences at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory.
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Dark Sky Project launches in Takapō
An $11m fully immersive dark sky experience is now open to the public in Takapō (Tekapo). Dark Sky Project, formerly Earth & Sky, has opened the doors to its new 1140sqm building on the Takapō lakefront. The centre will be the departure point for the astro-tourism business’s outdoor, evening stargazing experiences at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory.
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Dark Sky Project launches in Takapō
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What we now know about the meteor that lit up the daytime sky above NZ
In a piece on The Conversation UC senior lecturer in Astronomy Michele Bannister and University of Otago Associate Professor James Scott explain the unusual characteristics of the meteor that was seen in New Zealand last week.
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What we now know about the meteor that lit up the daytime sky above NZ
In a piece on The Conversation UC senior lecturer in Astronomy Michele Bannister and University of Otago Associate Professor James Scott explain the unusual characteristics of the meteor that was seen in New Zealand last week.
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What we now know about the meteor that lit up the daytime sky above NZ
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Three early career researchers awarded Rutherford Fellowships
Three University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha postdoctoral researchers have been awarded two-year Rutherford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships worth $170,000 each.
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Three early career researchers awarded Rutherford Fellowships
Three University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha postdoctoral researchers have been awarded two-year Rutherford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships worth $170,000 each.
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Three early career researchers awarded Rutherford Fellowships
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