{{Short description|Astronomical observatory in Australia}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Coord|31.3562|S|115.7127|E|display=title}}

The '''GDC Observatory''' is an astronomical observatory dedicated to the exploration and science of the night sky. Located in Gingin, Western Australia, the observatory is a part of the Gingin Gravity Precinct.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gravitycentre.com.au/observatory/|title=Gravity Discovery Centre}}</ref> The Observatory is open to the public on a regular basis.

==Southern Cross Cosmos Centre== thumb|Southern Cross Cosmos Centre (right) and Zadko Telescope Facility (left) The observatory is located in the Southern Cross Cosmos Centre, a purpose built facility opened in 2001,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Gallop/2001/10/Astronomers-are-over-the-moon-about-federation-celebrations-here-in-WA.aspx|title=Media Statements - Astronomers are over the moon about federation celebrations here in WA|first=Department of the Premier and|last=Cabinet|website=www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> with a slide-off roof housing five telescopes available for public use on astronomical viewing nights.

The largest telescope is a {{convert|25|in|adj=on}} Obsession telescope named "Brodie-Hall", donated to the observatory by Laurence and Jean Brodie-Hall.

The facility is located next-door to the Zadko telescope run by the University of Western Australia, which is actively involved in scientific research.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.uwa.edu.au/zadko|title=Zadko Telescope|website=News - The University Of Western Australia}}</ref>

== See also == * List of astronomical observatories * List of astronomical societies * Lists of telescopes

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==External links== * {{official website|gravitycentre.com.au/Observatory}} {{Portal bar|Australia|Astronomy|Stars|Spaceflight|Outer space|Solar System|Education|Science}}

Category:Astronomical observatories in Western Australia Category:Public observatories Category:Education in Western Australia Category:Wheatbelt (Western Australia) Category:Astronomy museums