GDC Observatory

31°21′22″S 115°42′46″E / 31.3562°S 115.7127°E / -31.3562; 115.7127

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

Southern Cross Cosmos Centre (right) and Zadko Telescope Facility (left)

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

  1. ^ "Gravity Discovery Centre".
  2. ^ Cabinet, Department of the Premier and. "Media Statements - Astronomers are over the moon about federation celebrations here in WA". www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Zadko Telescope". News - The University Of Western Australia.