Observatory Homestead

The Observatory Homestead is set on 3 acres on the Menzies Creek. Known locally as Fernglade on Menzies. On this site the original olive tin and log framed house (circa 1895-1918) of local pioneer Edgar Charman still stands. The Queen Anne style buildings and gardens provide a period setting for the observatory grounds.

Astrophotography

When we get some time out we take the opportunity to use some of our smaller telescopes for stellar and nebula photographs. The EO team is able to deploy a wide range of telescopes, mounts and astro cameras.

Solar Observations

Sun by day and stars by night. Our solar telescopes explore by day the turbulent surface of our sun.

Fernglade on Menzies