Certified dark-sky park

Siding Spring Observatory

AU · Truly dark skies

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About this place

Overview
Australia's premier optical observatory in New South Wales
Horizon
Mountain summit in Warrumbungle Range; open views to the west
Region
AU
Nearest city
~60 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
Observatory
Sky quality
Bortle 2 · Truly dark

Official links

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