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The observatory opened in 1896 in West Perth and in 1966 moved to Bickley, Perth. It was operated by the State Government until 2015 when its management was passed to the Perth Observatory Volunteer Group to run it as a astronomical outreach, education and heritage conservation facility.
Contexto geográfico y cultural
The colony's earliest scientific institution, the observatory has been involved in Australian and international astronomical collaborations up until 2015.
Bickley is a suburb located within the City of Kalamunda, in Perth.
Mandatos/Fuentes de autoridad
The Perth Observatory Volunteer Group has a formal agreement with the Western Australian Government Department of Conservation, Biodiversity and Attractions.
Estructura administrativa
The Perth Observatory Volunteer Group is a not-for-profit body incorporated in Western Australia with a constitution setting out its objectives and rules. The organisation is run by a Management Committee of ten.
Administración de registros y políticas de recolección
No formal policies. The Perth Observatory Volunteer Group is cataloguing the historical records (as at March 2018).
Edificios
An administration block with archival storage.
Fondos
The observatory holds all records from 1896 to the present.
Instrumentos de descripción, guías y publicaciones
A database of the paper files is being established.
Área de acceso
Horario de apertura
Open by appointment only.
Condiciones de acceso y requisitos
Accesibilidad
Wheelchair accessible.
Área de servicios
Servicios para la investigación
Discuss with manager.
Servicios de reproducción
Limited.
Áreas públicas
None at present (as at March 2018).
Área de control
Identificador de la descripción
Identificador de la institución
Reglas y/o convenciones usadas
Estado de elaboración
Nivel de detalle
Fechas de creación, revisión o eliminación
Revised 19 April 2018
Idioma(s)
Escritura(s)
Fuentes
Notas de mantención
Puntos de acceso
Puntos de acceso
Science and Technology (Thematic area)
Portapapeles
Contacto principal
337 Walnut Road, Bickley Perth, Western Australia 6076