Virginia Kilborn
@drgin.bsky.social
Chief scientist at Swinburne University in Melbourne. Astrophysics professor studying galaxy evolution and gas clouds, mainly through neutral hydrogen using radio telescopes but I’ve been known to use other wavelengths too…
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Currently reading the Australian Astronomy decadal plan 2026–2035, which was led by the awesome @drgin.bsky.social - Chair of the Editorial Board and National Committee for Astronomy. 👏👏👏
This excellent cover art is called 'Seven Sisters, 2024' by Wajarri Yamaji artist Noeleen Hamlett.
This excellent cover art is called 'Seven Sisters, 2024' by Wajarri Yamaji artist Noeleen Hamlett.
July 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Currently reading the Australian Astronomy decadal plan 2026–2035, which was led by the awesome @drgin.bsky.social - Chair of the Editorial Board and National Committee for Astronomy. 👏👏👏
This excellent cover art is called 'Seven Sisters, 2024' by Wajarri Yamaji artist Noeleen Hamlett.
This excellent cover art is called 'Seven Sisters, 2024' by Wajarri Yamaji artist Noeleen Hamlett.
Reposted by Virginia Kilborn
The secret history of Australian women in the Space Age
A Bluesky version of my International Women's Day talk for the Shire of Berrigan, NSW. (Many thanks to them for the invitation and support). 🧪#WomenInSTEM #IWD25
A Bluesky version of my International Women's Day talk for the Shire of Berrigan, NSW. (Many thanks to them for the invitation and support). 🧪#WomenInSTEM #IWD25
International Women's Day Luncheon
Celebrate International Women's Day 2025 with Us! Join us for an inspiring luncheon to honor this special day. Alice Gorman - Author: Dr Space Junk vs the Universe: Archaeology and the Future
www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au
March 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The secret history of Australian women in the Space Age
A Bluesky version of my International Women's Day talk for the Shire of Berrigan, NSW. (Many thanks to them for the invitation and support). 🧪#WomenInSTEM #IWD25
A Bluesky version of my International Women's Day talk for the Shire of Berrigan, NSW. (Many thanks to them for the invitation and support). 🧪#WomenInSTEM #IWD25
Had such a nice time looking at the night sky, I wrote this short piece for The Guardian about how to find your way around the sky using the stars 🤩
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No telescope needed: how to navigate the Australian night sky in summer | Virginia Kilborn
Spot planets, galaxies and constellations in the Australian night sky – and look out for more auroras in 2025 as the sun reaches solar maximum
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Had such a nice time looking at the night sky, I wrote this short piece for The Guardian about how to find your way around the sky using the stars 🤩
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
New years astronomy continues with beautiful crescent moon last night 😍
January 4, 2025 at 6:31 AM
New years astronomy continues with beautiful crescent moon last night 😍
What a start to 2025 - seeing the new year in looking through the telescope, then day 1 of 2025 brought a stunning Aurora… looking forward to tonight!!
#astronomy #nightsky
#astronomy #nightsky
January 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
What a start to 2025 - seeing the new year in looking through the telescope, then day 1 of 2025 brought a stunning Aurora… looking forward to tonight!!
#astronomy #nightsky
#astronomy #nightsky
Incredible Arora from middle of NSW bush - this pic from my iPhone just now, with southern cross 🤩🤩
January 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Incredible Arora from middle of NSW bush - this pic from my iPhone just now, with southern cross 🤩🤩
Happy new year!
Spent the last night of 2024 playing with my new telescope out in the bush - saw Orion Nebula so beautifully, tonight more playing 🤩
Spent the last night of 2024 playing with my new telescope out in the bush - saw Orion Nebula so beautifully, tonight more playing 🤩
January 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Happy new year!
Spent the last night of 2024 playing with my new telescope out in the bush - saw Orion Nebula so beautifully, tonight more playing 🤩
Spent the last night of 2024 playing with my new telescope out in the bush - saw Orion Nebula so beautifully, tonight more playing 🤩
~Hello Blue Sky~
Happy to be here with so many other scientists and academics.
🙌🤓📡🪐🧪🔭🌳📚🙌
Happy to be here with so many other scientists and academics.
🙌🤓📡🪐🧪🔭🌳📚🙌
November 24, 2024 at 9:22 PM
~Hello Blue Sky~
Happy to be here with so many other scientists and academics.
🙌🤓📡🪐🧪🔭🌳📚🙌
Happy to be here with so many other scientists and academics.
🙌🤓📡🪐🧪🔭🌳📚🙌