Physics and Astronomy
Welcome to the Department of
Physics and Astronomy
Macquarie research on the cover of Nature Nanotechnology
Upcoming Events
- Visit the Astronomical Observatory - every Friday
- See a show in our new Planetarium - Twice per semester
- Click to join our e-mailing list to hear about upcoming events
Latest News
- How will our sun die? - research by Orsola DeMarco
- Diamonds can mend a broken heart - research by PhD student Jana Say
- New Careers Talks from our recent graduates on where they are now
- Latest Astronomy Newsletter - Your guide to the skies this month
- Research Centre newsletters: AAAstro and MQ Photonics
In pictures
Need a Planet Unit?
Physics and Astronomy offer four planet units
- Introductory Astronomy
- Concepts in the Physical Sciences
- Other Worlds: Planets and Planetary Systems
- The Tradition of Science














