Who We Are

CAASTRO is the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics. 

By answering fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, by developing innovative ways of processing enormous data-sets, and by providing a diverse set of opportunities for students and young researchers, CAASTRO aims to establish Australia as the world-leader in wide-field astronomy. CAASTRO is uniting the world’s top astronomers in a focused collaborative environment and is changing the way we understand the Cosmos.

CAASTRO is funded by a $20.6M grant from
the Australian Research Council (ARC), with
additional support from the six CAASTRO nodes
and from the NSW Government.

Please refer to the following pages to learn more:

  • People - meet the CAASTRO team members
  • Nodes - our six Collaborating Organisations in Australia
  • Partners - our national and international collaborators
  • Advisory Board - our committee of independent external experts for guidance

Photo: CAASTRO members attending the inaugural Annual Retreat, held in Bungendore in November 2011.

LATEST NEWS

Invisible Hydgrogen is a Quirk of the Expanding Universe 03 May 2012

Invisible Hydgrogen is a Quirk of the Expanding Universe

Recent publication by Dr Stephen Curran, CAASTRO Research Fellow in Extragalactic Hydrogen Surveys, shows that distant galaxies are not as hot as previously thought.

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OUR PEOPLE

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With a team of Australian and international top scientists, CAASTRO is uniting the world's astronomy research.

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