Australia's leading observatories for radio astronomy are used by astronomers from around the world, 24 hours a day, every day, to learn about our Universe.
Australia Telescope Compact Array
The Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), at the Paul Wild Observatory, is an array of six 22-m antennas used for radio astronomy. It is located about 25 km west of the town of Narrabri in rural NSW (about 500 km north-west of Sydney).
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About Australia Telescope Compact Array
Made up of six identical antennas, the Australia Telescope Compact Array is used by astronomers to study the structure and evolution of our Universe.
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Compact Array Visitors Centre
A visit to our Australia Telescope Compact Array is a highlight of any trip to the north-west region of New South Wales.
Parkes radio telescope
Parkes Observatory, just outside the central-west NSW town of Parkes, hosts the 64-metre Parkes radio telescope, one of the telescopes comprising CSIRO’s Australia Telescope National Facility.
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Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre
Whether you're travelling with your family, school or a tourist group, our Parkes radio telescope is a great place to visit.
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About Parkes radio telescope
Our Parkes radio telescope has been in operation for more than 50 years. Thanks to regular upgrades, it continues to be at the forefront of discovery.