North Ryde observatory

North Ryde observatory refers to the astronomical observatory listed at this location in North Ryde, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, a part of the city with strong ties to the country's professional astronomy community.

About North Ryde observatory

North Ryde is home to the headquarters of the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO), which relocated there in 2012 and operates telescopes at Siding Spring Observatory near Coonabarabran, and the area has also long hosted Macquarie University's observatory, first opened in 1978 and moved to its present site in the early 1990s. Detailed information specifically confirming which facility this listing refers to is not currently available.

Location & getting there

North Ryde sits in Sydney's northern suburbs, in New South Wales, Australia, within easy reach of the rest of the city.

Visiting North Ryde observatory

No confirmed public visiting hours are available for this specific listing. Anyone interested should check current listings for the Australian Astronomical Observatory and Macquarie University Observatory before travelling.

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