Astronomy:GDC Observatory
[ ⚑ ] 31°21′22″S 115°42′46″E / 31.3562°S 115.7127°E
The GDC Observatory is an astronomical observatory dedicated to the exploration and science of the night sky. Located in Gingin, Western Australia, the observatory is a part of the Gingin Gravity Precinct.[1] The Observatory is open to the public on a regular basis.
Southern Cross Cosmos Centre
The observatory is located in the Southern Cross Cosmos Centre, a purpose built facility opened in 2001,[2] with a slide-off roof housing five telescopes available for public use on astronomical viewing nights.
The largest telescope is a 25-inch (640 mm) Obsession telescope named "Brodie-Hall", donated to the observatory by Laurence and Jean Brodie-Hall.
The facility is located next-door to the Zadko telescope run by the University of Western Australia, which is actively involved in scientific research.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Gravity Discovery Centre". https://gravitycentre.com.au/observatory/.
- ↑ Cabinet, Department of the Premier and. "Media Statements - Astronomers are over the moon about federation celebrations here in WA". https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Gallop/2001/10/Astronomers-are-over-the-moon-about-federation-celebrations-here-in-WA.aspx.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ "Zadko Telescope". http://www.news.uwa.edu.au/zadko.
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