Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
S 35° 24.140 E 148° 59.003
55H E 680108 N 6080531
One of NASA's deep space tracking stations.
Waymark Code: WM15T5
Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date Posted: 01/25/2007
Views: 72
The Canberra Deep Space Commuication Complex, also known as Tidbinbilla Space Tracking Station, is one of three complexes used to communicate and track interplanetary missions.
It has supported missions such as Voyager, Mariner, Pioneer, Viking, Mars rovers, Galileo and Cassini. It also assisted with the Apollo missions to the Moon, Skylab and the Space Shuttle.
The visitors centre includes a cafe and is open every day of the year. It is free and home to the largest piece of Moon rock outside of USA.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No
Radio Telescopes?: Yes
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: No
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1965
Altitude (meters): 666
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!