Australia Telescope Compact Array

CSIRO's Australia Telescope Compact Array at the Paul Wild Observatory is a world leading instrument for radio astronomy.

The ATCA is an array of six 22m diameter antennas. Five antennas are able to be relocated along a 3km east-west rail track, with a 214m north-south spur. The sixth antenna is fixed in location 3km west of the east-west rail track.

Located just 25 kilometres west of Narrabri on the Yarrie Lake Road in rural New South Wales.

The visitors centre is self-guided.

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the antennas and wander through indoor and outdoor astronomy exhibits. The theatre features free films on space and astronomy.

CSIRO's Australia Telescope Compact Array at the Paul Wild Observatory is a world leading instrument for radio astronomy.

Located just 25 kilometres west of Narrabri on the Yarrie Lake Road in rural New South Wales.

The visitors centre is self-guided.

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the antennas and wander through indoor and outdoor astronomy exhibits. The theatre features free films on space and astronomy.