Research

Astronomy research at USQ mainly comprises of three projects related to studies of solar-type stars.

Anglo-Australian Planet Search

The Anglo-Australian Planet Search is a long-term survey of several hundred nearby solar-type stars to search for planets in orbit around these stars.

e-Telescope Project

An e-telescope (the O'Mara Telescope) has been installed at Mt Kent Observatory for use by USQ astronomy staff and students.

Zeeman Doppler Imaging

Zeeman Doppler Imaging is a technique for imaging the giant sunspot-like features, prominences and magnetic fields of solar-type stars with intense solar-type activity.