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Australia Telescope Compact Array

Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) is CSIRO's six-antenna, 22-metre-dish radio interferometer at Paul Wild Observatory on Gomeroi Country about 25 kilometres west of Narrabri, New South Wales. It operates 24/7 for research. The self-guided visitors centre is open daily, including public holidays, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with free entry; visitors can see the antennas from public areas and use indoor/outdoor exhibits and a small cinema. Switch phones to airplane mode and disable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and take care on the access road because kangaroos, sheep, and floodways may affect the drive after rain. Check CSIRO's visitor page before travelling.

Australia Telescope Compact Array

Identity

Name
Australia Telescope Compact Array
Region
OC
Type
observatory

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Description
Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) is CSIRO's six-antenna, 22-metre-dish radio interferometer at Paul Wild Observatory on Gomeroi Country about 25 kilometres west of Narrabri, New South Wales. It operates 24/7 for research. The self-guided visitors centre is open daily, including public holidays, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with free entry; visitors can see the antennas from public areas and use indoor/outdoor exhibits and a small cinema. Switch phones to airplane mode and disable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and take care on the access road because kangaroos, sheep, and floodways may affect the drive after rain. Check CSIRO's visitor page before travelling.
Latitude
-30.3115834
Location
Longitude
149.5644075
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
government

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Creation Time
July 11, 2026 at 21:21:31 UTC
Updated Time
August 21, 2026 at 14:34:43 UTC
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