In June 2024, ASTRO 3D held its final science meeting in Sydney. This was a celebration of the achievements of the Centre and a celebration of the people who are the heart of ASTRO 3D.
Three keynote speakers were invited to give talks on the three major goals that the Centre set out to achieve.
Theme 1: Ionisation
Dr Nichole Barry (UNSW) presents the first in a series of three keynote colloquia on the ASTRO 3D science theme on Ionisation. Nichole takes us on a journey exploring the ionisation of the Universe from cosmological simulations and the challenges of radio interferometric experiments with the MWA through to the latest results with VLT/X-shooter and the JWST.
Theme 2: Origin of the Elements
A/Prof Amanda Karakas (Monash) presents the second in a series of three keynote colloquia on the ASTRO 3D science theme on the evolution of chemical elements.
What made the chemical elements in the Universe, and by which process? The best nuclear furnaces are stars, but which ones? And did you know that not all elements were synthesized inside stars? Amanda provides the answers, mysteries and future outlook of the field.
Theme 3: Mass and Angular Momentum
Dr Jesse van de Sande (UNSW) presents the third in a series of three keynote colloquia on the ASTRO 3D science theme on the evolution of Mass and Angular Momentum in the Universe.
Jesse provides a comprehensive summary of how ASTRO 3D defined and achieved its research goals using the innovative technology of SAMI, HECTOR and VLT/MUSE other instruments. Is the Milky Way unique? Jesse addresses this question with a combination of audience participation and peer-reviewed research.