Kambah observatory
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Kambah Observatory takes its name from Kambah, a suburb in the Tuggeranong district of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
About Kambah Observatory
Detailed public records specific to this observatory are limited. Its location places it in Canberra's Tuggeranong district, a region of the Australian capital not far from Mount Stromlo, one of Australia's best-known centres for astronomical research, though we can't confirm any direct connection between the two facilities.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located at approximately 35.40°S, 149.06°E, in the Kambah suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Canberra's inland setting and altitude give the wider region reasonably favourable conditions for stargazing compared with Australia's larger coastal cities.
Visiting Kambah Observatory
We could not confirm public opening hours or tour arrangements. Check local Canberra astronomy groups or current online listings before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Canberra's surrounds have a strong astronomical tradition, and the same coordinates that fix a Star Register named star in the sky can be used from Kambah just as anywhere else. Browse our naming packages or search the star catalogue for its exact position.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
