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About the Perth Observatory
The Perth Observatory is Western Australia's oldest observatory. Located 25km east of Perth in Bickley, the Observatory has served the state of Western Australia for over 100 years and remains actively involved in the service of public education. n recognition of its scientific, cultural and historical significance, the Perth Observatory was entered on the State's Heritage Register in 2005. The Perth Observatory is a part of the Department of Environment and Conservation

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Image of the 1911 Australian eclipse party in Vava'u, Tonga.

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This image is a postcard of the Australian eclipse party in Vava'u, Tonga in 1911. The card was sent by the WA Government Astronomer, WE Cooke, to his daughter.
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Annular Eclipse of the Sun
Eta Aquarid meteor shower
Annual summer lecture 2013 success
Close approach of Asteroid 2012 DA14
Huge asteroid's earth fly-by
Comet ISON - November 2013
Total Solar Eclipse: 13-14 Nov 2012


Winning Sky Photos: the David Malin Awards 2012 Photographic Exhibition
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm | Entry: Free
Location: Perth Observatory, 337 Walnut Rd, Bickley | Phone: 08 9293 8255 for more information
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Follow this link to find out more about the exhibition and to view all the photographs online.

Perth Observatory
337 Walnut Rd,
BICKLEY WA 6076
Tel: (08) 9293 8255
Fax: (08) 9293 8138
Email: perth.observatory@dec.wa.gov.au
Web: www.perthobservatory.wa.gov.au

 

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