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Crowned 2nd best in the world for stargazing Warrumbungle National Park Australias first "Dark Sky Park" Coonabarabran NSW
Crowned 2nd best in the world for stargazing Warrumbungle National Park Australias first "Dark Sky Park" Coonabarabran NSW
Mid-2027 the current funding for the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) ends.
There is no long-term commitment locked in after that date. This time there is no automatic rescue.
We are a community campaign asking for a managed future for the telescope and the site — one that protects residual science capacity, the heritage of Australia’s largest optical telescope, and the regional economy that depends on it.

Funding for the Anglo-Australian Telescope is secured only until mid-2027. After that date there is currently no clear pathway.
The AAT is the scientific heart of Coonabarabran. It underpins 25,000 visitors a year, local jobs, and Australia’s first International Dark Sky Park.
We are seeking a practical transition that keeps the instrument standing — residual science capacity, heritage access, and a visitor experience that can help fund ongoing upkeep.
Dark Sky Hub has zero tolerance for abuse of volunteers, staff or the public. Concerns about the campaign should come to the lead, not to volunteers in the street. Read the respectful conduct statement.
Conduct_Statement (pdf)
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