Arcadia observatory

Arcadia Astronomical Observatory sits in Arcadia, a semi-rural suburb on Sydney's northern outskirts in New South Wales, Australia.

About Arcadia observatory

The observatory is operated by Andras Hidas and registered as DO3-48 on the Astronomical Society of Australia's list of Designated Observatories - a formal recognition given to sites that meet the Society's standards and are protected from encroaching light pollution.

Telescopes & research

As a Designated Observatory, Arcadia is recognised specifically for maintaining dark-sky conditions suitable for serious astronomical observation, distinguishing it from casual backyard setups in the increasingly light-polluted suburbs around Sydney.

Location & getting there

Arcadia lies in the Hills District on Sydney's northern fringe, an area of acreage properties and bushland that has managed to retain darker skies than much of the surrounding metropolitan area.

Visiting Arcadia observatory

Details on public visits are best confirmed directly through the observatory's own website, arcadiaobservatory.org, since designated private observatories like this typically arrange visits or events on their own schedule rather than fixed public hours.

See your named star from here

Arcadia's protected dark skies make it one of the better spots near Sydney to actually go looking for a star named through Star Register. Check its coordinates in the star catalogue and pick a clear night to find it.