UWS Observatory

About UWS Observatory

UWS Observatory is located on the Werrington North Campus off the Great Western Highway and runs programs which include undergraduate teaching, student projects and community engagement programs for schools, community groups and business/industry groups. A 3.5 metre satellite dish is used by engineering students undertaking the telecommunications degree.

A visit to UWS Observatory can include listening to fascinating lectures on various aspects of astronomy and viewing through fully computerised telescopes. You can also come and listen to special lectures given by some of Australia's eminent and internationally recognised astronomers, physicists and engineers.

For more information, please contact Dr Ragbir Bhathal (02 4736 0834) (Academic) or Roslyn McCourt, Administration (02 4736 0135).

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What's On

• Public Astronomy Programs
  
• July School Holiday Activities