Loomberah observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Loomberah Observatory sits at 845 metres elevation in New South Wales, Australia, where its dark rural skies have made it a working station for asteroid and satellite tracking.
About Loomberah Observatory
The observatory carries the IAU/Minor Planet Center observatory code 422, marking it as a recognised contributor to professional astronomical data. It observes with a 25 cm f/4.1 Newtonian telescope, a setup well suited to tracking faint, fast-moving objects.
Telescopes & research
Loomberah has been used for both asteroid observation and satellite tracking. Notably, observer Gorden Garradd has conducted work from the site, contributing measurements used by the wider astronomical community for orbit determination of asteroids and artificial satellites.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits in the Oceania region of New South Wales, Australia, at an elevation of 845 metres, giving it clearer, steadier skies than lower-lying sites nearby.
See your named star from here
An observer with a 25 cm telescope like Loomberah's can point at precise celestial coordinates, including those of a symbolically named star. If you would like your own certificate and coordinates to bring along on a visit, name a star or browse the full star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.