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Eleven incredible meteorites
The Murchison is just one of many strange and storied space rocks held by Museums Victoria. Here are 10 others—as well as one which disappeared.
Backyard ballistics: Australia's first DIY satellite
A DIY guide to reaching outer space.
Wedderburn meteorite
A meteorite from the core of another planet contains one of the rarest minerals on earth.
Skynotes
Our monthly newsletter on where to find the brightest planets in Melbourne.
Planet or dwarf planet?
A group of astronomers are trying to reclassify Pluto as full 'planet'.
The Murchison meteorite
The story behind one of the most studied meteorites, which fell to earth near Victoria in 1969.
Moon rock on display
Museums make it possible to see specimens from faraway places that you won't get the chance to visit yourself.
Astronomy and the art of scientific storytelling
Capturing the awesome story of the universe.
The Victorian meteorites revealing secrets of the universe
17 meteorites have been identified in Victoria, and some of them have changed the way we look at our universe.
Picturing the solar system: a tale of astronomical change
How has our knowledge of the solar system changed over the centuries?
What could have been: a rare mineral from the Cranbourne meteorites
A chance discovery has led to a new mineral for Victoria, muonionalustaite, found on some of the famous Cranbourne meteorites.
Melbourne Observatory collection
Over 400 objects and images relating to the operation of Melbourne Observatory from 1863 to 1944.
Great Melbourne Telescope
Great Melbourne Telescope project website. The goal is to restore the telescope to working order so that it may be used for educational and public viewing.