Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
Study or work with the largest astronomical research group in Victoria and reach for the stars.
The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) is dedicated to inspiring a fascination with the universe through research and education. We aim to understand how the universe around us came to be and determine the nature of the physical laws making it work. By pursuing this work, we will enable technology development, train the next generation of physical scientists and inspire the public.
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Our research
Research within the centre spans the entire electromagnetic spectrum covering computational, theoretical and observational astronomy.
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Our people
Meet our teams of directors, academics, PhD students and committee members.
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Outreach programs
Further your interest in astronomy by partaking in one of our many educational outreach programs, including lectures and school programs.
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Our study options
We offer bachelor, master and PhD degrees, online courses and many other educational opportunities.
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"I am delighted to lead one of the world’s foremost astrophysics and supercomputing centres. Here at CAS we embrace collaborations with national and international colleagues and actively welcome visitors. Come and find out what makes us so special!"
Professor Jean Brodie , Director of the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
Specialist facilities
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W. M. Keck Observatory
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Swinburne Supercomputing OzSTAR Facility
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Advanced Visualisation Facilities
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Visiting Fellow Program
The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing is offering an opportunity to early- and mid-career female and gender-diverse researchers to work with Swinburne researchers and graduate students.
Did you know?
The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing recently won a Silver Pleiades Award for taking active steps to advance the careers of women.
Attend our colloquia and conferences
The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing colloquium program offers a diverse range of presentations on all facets of astronomy.
Centre news
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- Astronomy
- Technology
We traced a powerful radio signal to the most distant source yet – a galaxy billions of lightyears away
Every day and night, hundreds of thousands of intense, brief flashes of radiation suddenly flicker on and then off all across the sky. These “fast radio bursts” are invisible to the naked eye, but to a radio telescope many almost outshine everything else in the sky for a few thousandths of a second.
Friday 20 October 2023 -
- Astronomy
10 times this year the Webb telescope blew us away with new images of our stunning universe
It is no exaggeration to say the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) represents a new era for modern astronomy. Launched on December 25 last year and fully operational since July, the telescope offers glimpses of the universe that were inaccessible to us before.
Friday 23 December 2022 -
- Astronomy
Star’s fatal encounter with black hole creates rare luminous flash
Halfway across the observable Universe, Swinburne researchers have aided the discovery of a bright optical flare caused by a supermassive black hole ripping a star apart.
Thursday 01 December 2022 -
- Astronomy
“Cosmic detective” Dr Sara Webb becomes a Superstar of STEM
Swinburne astrophysicist and cosmic detective Dr Sara Webb has been selected as a 2022 Superstar of STEM.
Friday 18 November 2022 -
- Astronomy
- Science
A cosmic romance written in the stars
Astronomers have discovered the intact heart of an infalling galaxy – a significant discovery of a star cluster that is falling into a spiral galaxy.
Thursday 13 January 2022
Find more news articles about the Centre of Astrophysics and Supercomputing.
Related resources and services
Swinburne Astronomy Productions
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Swinburne Astronomy Online (SAO)
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Cosmos
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Contact the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
If you have any questions, or are looking for more information, feel free to contact our office on +61 3 9214 8000 or at contact@astro.swin.edu.au.