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01 / 2020 The Perth Observatory - past, present and future The Perth Observatory has been serving Western Australia for 123 years. The presentation covers: The Observatorys history of time keeping and proud record of scientific achievement. The telescopes which are used to map the sky, keep track of Mars for NASA and, more recently, discover exoplanets. How the Observatory provides a view of the Southern skies to all their visitors. Q&A to finish. Bring your questions! Wednesday 22 January, 2 - 3pm at Armadale Library Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place. If you are unable to attend after booking please notify the library.

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Page 1: The Perth Observatory past, present and future

01 / 2020

The Perth Observatory - past, present and future

The Perth Observatory has been serving Western Australia for 123 years. The presentation covers:

The Observatory’s history of time keeping and proud record of scientific achievement.

The telescopes which are used to map the sky, keep track of Mars for NASA and, more recently, discover exoplanets.

How the Observatory provides a view of the Southern skies to all their visitors.

Q&A to finish. Bring your questions!

Wednesday 22 January, 2 - 3pm at Armadale Library

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place. If you are unable to attend after booking please notify the library.