Astronomy Group
Macquarie University is a highly active, rapidly growing centre of astronomical research excellence and is in close proximity to both the Anglo-Australian Observatory and Australia Telescope National Facility. The developing strong links offer valuable synergies and opportunities for collaborations in astronomy and astronomical instrumentation and astrophotonics. Current research strengths include wide-field astronomy, optical, infrared and radio studies of planetary nebulae and supernova remnants, stellar proper motions, and theoretical studies of shock-waves, star formation and black holes.
Honours Students
Degree information, astronomy-related units of study, and prospective research projects.
Vacation Research Opportunities
Information on Macquarie's vacation programs and links to vacation scholarships at other institutes.
Public Outreach
The Foundation for Astronomy, high school student enrichment courses, and workshops for high school physics teachers.
Macquarie University Observatory
Telescopes, public observing and planetarium facilities, research activities, & picture gallery.