Fred Watson on the proposed development at Barangaroo affecting Sydney Observatory

[gary]

When asked, Fred Watson tells the Sydney Morning Herald why the additional building proposed for Central Barangaroo is a bad idea with respect the views from Sydney Observatory.



Story here :-
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nation-s-top-astronomer-intervenes-in-stoush-over-barangaroo-plan-s-impact-on-views-20220826-p5bd3h.html

[multiweb]

That tree to the right in the proposed envelope illustration is a close second to that 20 storey tower. Just sayin' ;) TBH I didn't even realise Sydney Obs still had a western horizon with all the developments in the area.

[AstroJunk]

The sun setting at a slightly different angle behind a building each evening actualy has more outreach merit and is more spectacular than a flat horizon. Should be welcoming it. When I lectured at QUT, we would use towerblocks especially to do this and the results were awsome. :rofl: