Faulkes Telescope South, Warrumbungle National Park

Name: Faulkes Telescope South
Address: Warrumbungle National Park, Australia

#2 among attractions in Warrumbungle National Park

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The Faulkes Telescope South is a clone of the Liverpool Telescope and is located at Siding Spring Observatory in New South Wales, Australia. It is a 2 m Ritchey-Chrétien telescope. It was designed to be operated remotely with the aim of encouraging an interest in science by young people. It is supported by an altazimuth mount. ()

Coordinates: 31°16'22"S, 149°4'16"E

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Warrumbungle National Park Australia

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Faulkes Telescope South – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siding Spring Observatory, Australian Astronomical Observatory.

0.4 miW
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Faulkes Telescope South, Warrumbungle National Park

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Warrumbungle National Park plan & book

Faulkes Telescope South – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran

Australian Astronomical Observatory