
UWS Observatory is located on the Werrington North Campus off the Great Western Highway and runs programs which include undergraduate teaching (image processing and analysis, and projects for advanced engineering students), family astronomy nights, HSC programs for schools, teachers' workshops and Astronomy for Indigenous students. A 3.5 metre satellite dish is used by engineering students undertaking the telecommunications degree.
A visit to UWS Observatory can include listening to fascinating lectures on various aspects of astronomy and viewing through fully computerised telescopes. You can also come and listen to special lectures given by some of Australia's eminent and internationally recognised astronomers, physicists and engineers.
For more information, please contact Dr Ragbir Bhathal (02 4736 0834) (Academic) or Roslyn McCourt, Administration (02 4736 0135).
© University of Western Sydney 2010
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith South DC
NSW 1797
Tel: +61 2 9852 5222
ABN 53 014 069 881
CRICOS Provider No: 00917k