Chiro Observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Chiro Observatory is an astronomical site in Western Australia, Australia.
About Chiro Observatory
The observatory has contributed asteroid lightcurve observations used in published minor planet research, including work on asteroids 3885 Bogorodskij, 4554 Fanynka, 7169 Linda and 7186 Tomioka, among others. Details of its founding, operator and instruments aren't publicly confirmed.
Telescopes & research
Its recorded work centres on lightcurve observation, tracking how an asteroid's brightness changes as it rotates, data that helps astronomers determine rotation periods and shapes of minor planets.
Location & getting there
Chiro Observatory is located in Western Australia, part of Star Register's Oceania region, an area known for large stretches of dark, low-light-pollution sky well suited to this kind of observation.
Visiting Chiro Observatory
Because current operational and access details aren't confirmed, check locally before planning any visit.
See your named star from here
Western Australia's dark skies have already helped track asteroids across the solar system; a star named through Star Register comes with its own coordinates ready to be found under those same skies. Name a star or explore the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
