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Issue 13: Autumn 2022

Welcome to the new look MRO News

Welcome to the first edition of  MRO News for 2022, with a brand-new look, and a brand-new website. You’ll see that MRO News articles now all link off to the new MRO website, and we also have two new sections in this issue, welcome to the AusSRC and Pawsey (more in my blog linked below).

While the recent rains have been welcome for some, it's a tough time for those who have experienced damaging effects. I hope you're all doing OK around the Murchison and staying safe on the roads.  

I was recently showing dignitaries from the SKA Observatory UK team around in March (see photo of the UK visitors and Australian SKAO team with their new sign in Perth below) and they had a fantastic time in the region, thanks to those who met with and hosted the visitors while they were here.

Enjoy this issue of the MRO News, let us know what you think of the new look,

Bec

Bec's blog

Australian SKA Office update

Ben Scandrett shares the latest news on Australian SKA procurement, new members joining the SKA Observatory, and how to subscribe to the SKA magazine Contact.

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SKA-Low update

Ant Schinckel shares the whirlwind trip his recent visitors from the SKAO Headquarters enjoyed across Sydney, Perth, Geraldton and, of course, the MRO.

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ASKAP update

Aidan Hotan and Rachel Rayner feature some stunning science in collaboration with the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa with this new work on mysterious odd radio circles, first discovered using ASKAP.

MWA update

Mia Walker tells us of the danger of solar storms and how the MWA can give early warning. The ICRAR team also share this incredible image of Centaurus A as well as the discovery of a strange new object.

Meet AusSRC

Introducing the AusSRC - another day, another acronym to learn! AusSRC Director Dr Karen Lee-Waddell introduces the Centre and their role in the SKA project as part of a data delivery network.

Pawsey update

Welcome Pawsey as another new regular contributor to MRO News. Executive Director Mark Stickells shares an update on their powerful new supercomputer Setonix (along with amazing Wajarri art) inside.

What's up? The night sky April-June 2022

Rob Hollow shares some tips on what you might see if you're out and about under the dark Murchison skies over the next few months.

We acknowledge the Wajarri Yamatji as the traditional owners of the Observatory site.