GDC Observatory

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 Gravity Discovery Centre 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 Jean Brodie-Hall on behalf of the late Laurence Brodie-Hall.

The facility is located next-door to the Zadko telescope run by the University of Western Australia that is actively involved in scientific research.[3]

References
  1. "About Us - 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.
  3. "Zadko Telescope". News - The University Of Western Australia.
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