Rochedale (APTA) observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Rochedale (APTA) Observatory sits in Rochedale, an outer southern suburb of Brisbane roughly 18.9 km from the city centre, in Queensland, Australia.
About Rochedale (APTA) Observatory
Carrying the International Astronomical Union designation E25, the observatory is part of an automated telescope network built for astronomy education and research, with instruments linked to the University of Southern Queensland's Mt Kent Observatory complex. Its remote-controlled telescopes can handle multiple automated imaging requests, letting users request observations without being on site.
Location & getting there
Rochedale lies in Queensland's Oceania region, about 18.9 km southeast of the Brisbane central business district, making the observatory an outer-suburban facility within easy reach of the city.
Visiting Rochedale (APTA) Observatory
As part of a remote, automated telescope network geared toward education and research, access is typically arranged through the network's operators rather than as a walk-in public site; check with the relevant astronomy education body before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
A network designed for remote, automated imaging requests is a fitting match for a named star's precise coordinates, which can be requested and viewed the same way. See the naming packages or browse the catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.