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

CAASTRO has been awarded $20.6 million in funding over a seven year period by the Australian Research Council (ARC) with a contribution of $7.6m from the collaboration partners. CAASTRO aims to establish Australia as the world-leader in the emerging discipline of wide-field astronomy. It is answering fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, developing innovative ways of processing enormous data-sets, and enabling a diverse set of opportunities for students and Early Career Researchers.

By bringing Australia's top astronomers together into a focused collaboration, CAASTRO is cementing Australia's reputation as an international leader in astrophysical research, building unique expertise in wide-field radio and optical astronomy, and positioning Australia to lead the science programmes planned for the Square Kilometre Array.

CAASTRO: The ARC Centre of Excellence for ALL-SKY Astrophysics

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CAASTRO teams up with MusicaViva 'The Galileo Project' 15 Feb 2012

CAASTRO teams up with MusicaViva 'The Galileo Project'

Before the Canadian ensemble 'Tafelmusik' takes you on a musical space odyssey, CAASTRO members will set the scene with pre-concert talks in six Australian capital cities.

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