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RAS observatory, Moorook

Australia · Oceania
✦ -34.2693, 140.3420

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About this observatory

RAS observatory is a small astronomical site in Moorook, a town in South Australia's Riverland region on the Murray River.

About RAS observatory, Moorook

The observatory holds Minor Planet Center observatory code D90 and is listed in international observatory registries, though detailed public information about its instruments is limited.

Location & getting there

It is located in Moorook, on the left bank of the Murray River in South Australia's Riverland region.

Visiting RAS observatory, Moorook

No confirmed public visiting programme is documented; check with local South Australian astronomy groups for current access.

See your named star from here

The Riverland's clear country skies are a fitting place to look for a named star – check its exact position in the star catalogue.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
In Moorook, on the Murray River in South Australia's Riverland region.
It holds Minor Planet Center observatory code D90.
No confirmed public visiting details are available; check with local South Australian astronomy groups.
Location
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