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Last Light at Siding Spring

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.




Australia needs your help

The Deadline: Mid-2027

Funding for the Anglo-Australian Telescope is secured only until mid-2027. After that date there is currently no clear pathway.

What’s at Stake: More than a telescope

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.

The Pathway: A managed future

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.

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