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SkyHopper Cubesat

@SkyHopperSpace

Proposed cubesat infrared space telescope, to search for new planets and the most distant explosions in the Universe.

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Joined May 2017
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SkyHopper has been featured on #UnimelbPursuit in an article written by Principal Investigator Michele Trenti pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/artic…
Sky hopping with Australia’s first space telescope

Sky hopping with Australia’s first space telescope

The University of Melbourne is combining innovative design and new, low-cost nano-satellite technology to build Australia’s first space telescope, Skyhopper.

pursuit.unimelb.edu.au
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Hubble is 11 tonnes and the size of a school bus! At just 36 × 22 × 24 cm cubed, #SkyHopper is an important step in miniaturising world class science. Support student participation in the project: tinyurl.com/skyhopper
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Special delivery! Systems Engineer Robert Mearns opening a package containing #SkyHopper's cryocoolers. Support student participation in SkyHopper's design: tinyurl.com/SkyHopper
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Katie Mack
@AstroKatie7 Sep 2018
Some Australian colleagues & I are trying to get a cubesat space telescope 🛰️ off the ground 🚀 and we're crowdfunding to bring students into the project -- check out @SkyHopperSpace & this page tinyurl.com/SkyHopper if you'd like to get involved!
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We are live at @astrofestVIC - find us in the pumphouse! Apologies for the bad photo, the lighting by our stall isn't too flash tinyurl.com/SkyHopper
Systems Engineer Robert Mearns with our life sized SkyHopper model

ALT Systems Engineer Robert Mearns with our life sized SkyHopper model

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Thank you to our 15 donors already! We will release some special #SkyHopper content at $1000 or 25 donors, whichever comes first tinyurl.com/SkyHopper If you would like to hear more about SkyHopper find us at @astrofestVIC tomorrow night!
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Want to help us put #SkyHopper in space!? We are looking to fund five paid student internships in 2019, but we need your help: tinyurl.com/SkyHopper #FUNDERMelbourne
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AstroLight Festival@astrofestVIC5 Sep 2018
join @unimelb @SciMelb School of Physics and explore the world of Astronomy and Light with @ARC_ASTRO3D , @SkyHopperSpace and @mwatelescope
AstroLight Festival (@astrofestVIC) profile pictureAstroLight Festival@astrofestVIC5 Sep 2018
Awaken your inner Physicist!! astrolightvic.wordpress.com/…
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Catch us with our 1:1 SkyHopper model this Saturday at Scienceworks for the Astrolight festival! More info here museumsvictoria.com.au/scien… @astrofestVIC @scienceworks_mv
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Come and find us today @unimelb open day! We have our lifesize model SkyHopper on display upstairs in the museum, outside the Hercus and Laby theatres #UnimelbOpenDay
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SkyHopper 1:1 model with solar panels and thermal radiators deployed at the end of #impact7 with the project Systems Engineer Rob Mearns:
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SkyHopper showcased at #impact7: Note the 1:1 aluminum model of the CubeSat on the desk next to Principal Investigator Michele Trenti presenting on the stage.
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@SkyHopperSpace is at #impact7 today: impact7.com.au/projects/#mic… Stay tuned for the unveiling of an amazing 1:1 model of our CubeSat!
News from SkyHopper! We’re joining forces with another Australia-led cubesat team and expanding our science case! #SkyHopper #SpaceEye blogs.unimelb.edu.au/skyhopp…
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Happy New Year from SkyHopper! - mailchi.mp/7020b71c90ab/skyh…
Fantastic news: Australia is going to have a space agency! This will really help get us off the ground! More info: theconversation.com/yes-aust…
Yes, Australia will have a space agency. What does this mean? Experts respond

Yes, Australia will have a space agency. What does this mean? Experts respond

Australia’s space sector responded positively to today’s federal government commitment to a space agency. Our experts explain what must come next.

theconversation.com
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New SkyHopper Newsletter! - mailchi.mp/5277b458da9c/skyh…
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Take a look at our freshly 3D printed 1/4 scale engineering model!
A small model of the cubesat! It's rectangular with solar panels extending from the sides, held up by a twisted wire holder. There are a few holes in one face of the box for the telescope opening and the guidance systems

ALT A small model of the cubesat! It's rectangular with solar panels extending from the sides, held up by a twisted wire holder. There are a few holes in one face of the box for the telescope opening and the guidance systems

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Trenti: Little SkyHopper cubesat will be able to do as well as an array of five 2-meter ground-based telescopes
Image from talk slide: SkyHopper can do better because it has no atmosphere in the way and has all-sky access in 90 minutes

ALT Image from talk slide: SkyHopper can do better because it has no atmosphere in the way and has all-sky access in 90 minutes

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Cubesats: small but mighty (& cheap!)
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