Radio astronomy found its birth in the early 1900s. But did you know that the pioneer of radio astronomy, Grote Reber lived in Tasmania? He was an impeccable scientist, conducting the first sky survey of radio frequencies. Today, facilities like the Mt Pleasant Observatory are at the forefront of astronomical research.

Come for a tour of the Grote Reber Museum with Dr Stefan Dieters, and learn about the origins of radio observation. Then learn what the University of Tasmania is doing at the Mt Pleasant Observatory with Professor Simon Ellingsen

 
 

The Grote Reber Museum from Andrew Phipps on Vimeo.

Tour of the Grote Reber Museum.

Radio Telescopes in Detail from Andrew Phipps on Vimeo.

More detail of the radio telescope.

Radio Telescope Logistics from Andrew Phipps on Vimeo.

Some of the logistics of running radio telescopes.

Global Radio Telescope Collaboration from Andrew Phipps on Vimeo.

Radio astronomy requires a large collaborative network across the country and globe.

Introduction to Mt Pleasant and Radio Telescopes from Andrew Phipps on Vimeo.

Prof. Simon Ellingsen introduces us to Mt Pleasant.

University of Tasmania Research at Mt Pleasant from Andrew Phipps on Vimeo.

What research is going on at the radio telescope?

How the Control Room Works at Mt Pleasant from Andrew Phipps on Vimeo.

Simon tells us about the control room for Mt Pleasant.

Radio Telescope Troubleshooting from Andrew Phipps on Vimeo.

Trouble shooting at Mt Pleasant.