Welcome to the Perth Observatory

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Perth Observatory is Australia's oldest continuously operating professional observatory and Western Australia's premier astronomical institution. In recognition of its scientific, cultural and historical significance, Perth Observatory was entered on the State's Heritage Register in 2005.

Located 25km east of Perth, the Observatory has served the state of Western Australia for over 100 years, providing information and education services, and conducting internationally recognised research.

Perth Observatory astronomers are Western Australia's professional astronomers - all have an enduring commitment to their field and at least 10 years experience in astronomy education and public outreach, and most have extensive research experience and appropriate university qualifications.

Perth Observatory is funded by the State Government of Western Australia and is a part of the Department of Environment and Conservation. Go to Department of Environment and Conservation


ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Website art & design by:
Jeff Alcroft
Calligraphica Design
Western Australia
email: Calligraphica Design
Telephone: 9272 4472


Old Perth Observatory foundation stone (now at Bickley)

2008-2009 Visitor Activity Calendar now available


click here to download (pdf 320kB)

WEBSITE SHORTCUTS

Here are some shortcuts through this website for:
• Star Viewing for the Public
• Virtual Tour of Observatory
• The Public
• Government
• Teachers and Students
• Researchers
• Business
• Government
• Those interested in our telescopes
• Construction progress of the building for our 1m telescope

Animation still of new enclosure viewing in NW direction.

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aerial view of the Perth Observatory complex -click here for virtual tour
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