Campbelltown Rotary Observatory, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
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Aussiebrian
S 34° 04.214 E 150° 46.995
56H E 295437 N 6227839
A publicly funded observatory run by the University of Western Sydney.
Waymark Code: WM17CDB
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 01/25/2023
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The observatory was largely funded by the Rotary Clubs of Campbelltown and Koshigaya, the city's Japanese sister city.
It has a mission to continue the optical search for ETI and to engage with the extensive field of Indigenous astronomy. There are many public engagement nights and the public are invited to view the stars every few weeks in winter months.
The MacArthur Astronomical Society is a considerable support for the use of the observatory
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 2
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 2000
Altitude (meters): 60
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!
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