Astronomy Tours at Ryder Homestead

If you are visiting the Bathurst region consider an astronomical experience, why not try one of the star gazing tours at Ryder Homestead. One of the great things about living in a country location is DARK SKIES. Ryder Homestead has a Celestron 9.25 inch telescope installed on a Losmandy GM-8 equatorial mount which is housed in the homesteads own observatory.

Wattle Flat is in New South Wales and is located at Longitude 149o 42` East, Latitude 33o 09` South at an elevation of 920 metres a great location for
viewing. Located only 20 minutes drive from the Wiruna Dark Sky Observing Site operated by the Astronomical Society of New South Wales. Call ahead to
take advantage of the excellent viewing conditions, tours take about 90 minutes and are followed by refreshments.

 

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Astronomy Tours at Ryder Homestead Information


Open Time
Phone ahead for tour times.

Contact & Enquiries:
Phone: 02 6337 7171 (International Code +61263377171)
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Website: www.ryderhome.com.au

Location:
130 Thompson Street
Wattle Flat
New South Wales 2795
Australia

Postal Address:
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