Parkes 60th Anniversary

October 29, 2021

The Parkes telescope was inaugurated on October 31st, 1961, and so celebrates its 60th birthday on Sunday, October 31st. Unfortunately, covid restrictions prevent us from gathering at the Parkes Observatory […]

Breakthrough Listen releases analysis of previously detected signal

October 27, 2021

An intriguing candidate signal picked up last year by the Breakthrough Listen project using the Parkes telescope has been subjected to intensive analysis that suggests it is unlikely to originate […]

Public access to visitors centres

October 27, 2021

Our Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre, The Dish Café, outdoor viewing area and public toilets are now opened with physical distancing and other precautions in place. The Visitors Centre is open […]