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USQ At Forefront Of Planet Discoveries
We have lift-off: As the world celebrated 50 years since the Moon landing, at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), eyes are firmly set on the future of space exploration. Tuesday July 23 saw the completion of Minerva-Australis at USQ’s Mount Kent Observatory, the only facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to providing ground-based observations […]
USQ To Celebrate Moon Landing Anniversary
Festival of Astronomy From a hilltop on Queensland’s Darling Downs astronomers search for new worlds in the night sky.Over time, their exemplary work has launched an international reputation for University of Southern Queensland (USQ) astronomers, astrophysicists and astrobiologists working with other leading institutions to research the cosmos. This week members of the community will have […]
USQ At Forefront Of Planet Discoveries
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is one step closer to helping reveal the true nature of new worlds following the expansion of its Mount Kent Observatory. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews joined USQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Geraldine Mackenzie on Wednesday, March 20th to launch the upgrades. The $6 million facility includes an […]
