Facility Information
IDENTIFIER urn:nasa:pds:context:facility:observatory.siding_spring::1.3
NAME Siding Spring Observatory
TYPE Observatory
DESCRIPTION The Siding Spring Observatory, situated in New South Wales, Australia, is the site of the Anglo-Australian Telescope and numerous other facilities. It is known for its work in optical astronomy, particularly in the study of galaxies, star systems, and planetary science, and its critical role in various international research programs.
ADDRESS Australian National University Private Bag Coonabarabran, NSW
COUNTRY Australia
INVESTIGATION(S) The Catalina Sky Survey (CSS)
TELESCOPE(S) Catalina Sky Survey 0.5-m Uppsala Schmidt telescope