Perth Observatory

The Perth Observatory is the name of two astronomical observatories located in Western Australia (WA). In 1896, the original observatory was founded in West Perth on Mount Eliza overlooking the city of Perth (obs. code 319). Due to the city's expansion, the observatory moved to Bickley in 1965. The new Perth Observatory is sometimes referred to as Bickley Observatory (obs. code 322, 323).

Perth Observatory
Perth Observatory's 61-centimetre telescope dome at Bickley
Observatory code 319 
LocationBickley, City of Kalamunda, City of Kalamunda, Australia
Coordinates32°00′28″S 116°08′09″E
Altitude428 m (1,404 ft)
Established1900 
Websitewww.perthobservatory.com.au
Location of Perth Observatory
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TypeState Registered Place
Designated19 July 2005
Reference no.10551
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