CSIRO Parkes radio telescope, 20km north of Parkes, with its giant dish can be seen from kilometres away from the Newell Highway. Star of the movie 'The Dish', the telescope is one of Australia's most prominent landmarks and part of our scientific and engineering heritage. You can drive almost right up to it and marvel at the 64 metre steel paraboloid, elegantly balanced atop a three storey concrete tower. Astronomers, curious about the universe have used the telescope for over 43 years.
The telescope Visitors Centre features interactive exhibits and displays about the telescope and audio-visuals including a 3D audio-visual. Staff are able to answer your questions about the telescope and a shop includes a range of souvenirs, books and educational toys. The Dish Cafe can cater for your culinary needs or there are free BBQ and picnic facilities. Of course the biggest attraction is a great view of the Dish.
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