Australia Telescope National Facility, Radio astronomy observatory in New South Wales, Australia.
The Australia Telescope National Facility operates multiple radio telescopes across New South Wales, including the prominent 64-meter dish at Parkes Observatory.
Established in 1961, the Parkes Observatory component of ATNF has contributed to numerous astronomical discoveries through its advanced radio telescope technology.
The facility serves as a center for scientific education, welcoming researchers and students from Australia and international institutions to study celestial phenomena.
Visitors can access research data, operational schedules, and educational resources through the facility's website maintained by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency.
The facility combines four observatories that function together as a long baseline array, enabling detailed radio astronomy observations of the southern hemisphere sky.
Location: New South Wales
Website: https://atnf.csiro.au
GPS coordinates: -30.31500,149.56167
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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