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Address Lieutenant Bowen Rd, Bowen Mountain NSW 2753, Australia Hours Closed today WednesdayClosedThursdayClosedFridayClosedSaturday7–11:30PMSundayClosedMondayClosedTuesdayClosed Similar Grose Valley, Siding Spring Observatory, Mount Stromlo Observatory | ||
Crago Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned by the Astronomical Society of New South Wales. It is located at Bowen Mountain, near North Richmond, which is around 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Sydney city.
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The observatory consists of a large rotating dome housing a 16″ ƒ/7 Dobsonian telescope, fitted with Argo Navis and ServoCAT as well as a wide range of eyepieces and star charts available for use with the telescope.
Crago is significant in that it is one of the most accessible observatories to Sydney residents that does not suffer from excessive light pollution compared to Sydney Observatory located in the city.
Crago observatory timelapse
Observatory information
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Crago Observatory Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA