Tamworth Regional Astronomy and Science Centre
Highlights
- Explore three observatories featuring large telescopes for breathtaking views of the night sky.
- Experience live presentations in a multi-function auditorium accommodating up to 200 people.
- Gaze at meteorites and astronomical images in extensive displays that ignite curiosity.
- Join public astronomy events in spacious outdoor areas, perfect for stargazing with family and friends.
A new astronomy and science complex with a multi-function auditorium accommodating up to 200 people for live presentations with extensive displays of meteorites, minerals, megafauna, astronomical images and items of scientific interest.
The centre houses three observatories. An adjoining roll-off roof observatory houses multiple large telescopes for public viewing nights, including one of the largest privately-owned telescopes in Australia. Also adjoining the auditorium is a 6.7 metre domed observatory which has a dual function as a planetarium theatre for simulated night sky views and audio-visual presentations.
The complex includes a purpose-built, split-roof observatory for the historic Hewitt Camera, one of only two built by the British military in the 1960’s for 5.5 million pounds to track missiles and satellites and later used for astronomical research at Siding Spring Observatory. The Hewitt Camera/telescope has been upgraded to digital photographic capabilities, feeding incredibly detailed, live colour images of deep-sky astronomical objects to the observatory’s projection screens.
Radio astronomy dishes and equipment are being installed at the complex. Extensive outdoor spaces enable the facility to host major public astronomy events.
The complex is the headquarters of the Tamworth Regional Astronomy Club Inc with approximately 180 active members.
Group tours are by application please connect with us for further details.
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Accreditations
- NSW – New England North West
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
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