The Australia Telescope Compact Array

The road to the Australia Telescope Compact Array certainly didn’t seem of proper size for such an important facility.  From the water sitting in low spots along the road, it appears that a few days prior to our arrival the road was flooded out.

We made sure to turn off our cell phones.

The un-staffed visitor centre had an “Honesty Box” to drop your coins in while paying for a postcard.  We were honest and paid for our cards in full.


This video provides 360 degree panorama of the site.

The railroad track that the dishes use to move is quite long.

The day’s observations log.

Dishes have speed limits and have to watch for kangaroos, too.

A solar interferometer.

Zach posing with one of the dishes.

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