Taylor Range Observatory

Taylor Range Observatory is a private astronomical observatory in the Taylor Range area of The Gap, western Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

About Taylor Range Observatory

The observatory is maintained by Peter Anderson and is recognised by the Astronomical Society of Australia as a protected observatory, with the designation DO3-7, a status renewed in June 2014. This protection reflects the observatory's ongoing contribution to meaningful scientific research.

History

Its protected-observatory status, most recently renewed in 2014, points to a long-running programme of astronomical work carried out at the site under Peter Anderson's stewardship.

Telescopes & research

As a designated protected observatory conducting genuine scientific research, Taylor Range contributes observations valued by Australia's astronomical community, safeguarded against nearby development that could interfere with its sky conditions.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in the Taylor Range area of The Gap, a suburb in western Brisbane, Queensland, offering relatively dark skies for a site so close to a major Australian city.

Visiting Taylor Range Observatory

As a private observatory, visiting arrangements were not confirmed publicly; those interested should contact the Astronomical Society of Australia or local Brisbane astronomy groups for current access information.

See your named star from here

A protected observatory doing genuine research is an inspiring place to picture a star named for someone special. With your star's coordinates, the southern skies over Brisbane's Taylor Range can reveal it through any suitably positioned telescope. Browse the star catalogue or name a star today.