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The Parkes 64m radiotelescope was opened on October 31st, 1961.
Despite 59 years of ground-breaking astronomical work, the
telescope is probably best-known within Australia for its
work in support of the Apollo 11 moon-landing.
The image above is an Australian stamp issued as part of a set
in July 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
moon-landing.
The other stamps in the series depicted the
Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle,
the first moon walk, and
the telecast via Honeysuckle Creek.
(Image credit: Australia Post)
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