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Parkes CSIRO Radio Telescope & Discovery CentreLast modified: August 27, 2009 - 10:07 AM
Newell Highway, Approx. 20km North of Parkes The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope and Discovery Centre, located 20km north of Parkes, with its giant dish can be seen from kilometres away on the Newell Highway. Star of hit movie 'The Dish', the Telescope is one of Australia's most prominent landmarks and part of our scientific and engineering heritage. You can drive almost right up to it and marvel at the 64 metre steel paraboloid, elegantly balanced atop a three storey concrete tower. Astronomers, curious about the universe have used the telescope for almost 50 years. The Telescope Discovery Centre features interactive exhibits and displays about the telescope and audio-visuals including 3D features. Staff are able to answer your questions about the telescope and a shop includes a range of souvenirs, books and educational toys. The Dish Cafe can cater for your culinary needs or there are free BBQ and picnic facilities. Of course the biggest attraction is a great view of the Dish. The Cafe is open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon teas - or just a coffee. The Cafe also hosts evening meals from time to time with theme menus and degustation among the specialties. Phone the Cafe on (02) 6862 1566. Contact details | |||||||
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