Tzec Maun observatory

Tzec Maun Observatory sits near Moorook in South Australia, part of a small network of remote-access telescopes built for education and research rather than public visits.

About Tzec Maun Observatory

The observatory is operated by the Tzec Maun Foundation, which also runs a sister site in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, as part of what the foundation calls its telescope farm network. Rather than hosting visitors on-site, its telescope is internet-connected and can be operated remotely.

Telescopes & research

The Moorook site houses a 150mm-diameter telescope with a 1100mm focal length, paired with CCD cameras for imaging. Because it's accessible over the internet, the foundation offers free use of the equipment to students and researchers around the world, supporting genuine astronomical research from a distance.

Location & getting there

Tzec Maun Observatory is located near Moorook, in South Australia, Australia. Use the map and directions button on this page for its precise coordinates.

Visiting Tzec Maun Observatory

This is primarily a remote-operation facility rather than a public visitor site, so access is generally arranged through the Tzec Maun Foundation for research or educational use rather than in-person tours.

See your named star from here

A remote telescope like this one is a striking illustration of how a symbolically named star's coordinates can be captured from virtually anywhere with the right equipment. Search our star catalogue to find a named star near this part of South Australia.