The reason I titled the thread that way Dave is that Ron's place actually IS an official, approved, listed Observatory. Lots of guys say they have an observatory (lower case "o") but Ron really does have an Observatory (upper case) though he is too modest to mention it much.
from
http://asa.astronomy.org.au/observatories.html
"Essential criteria if a facility is to be considered are:
- a permanent 'observatory' structure housing the telescope(s)
- A clear strength in one or more of the three areas:
- research - astronomical data is regularly submitted to (and accepted by) an internationally recognised astronomical organisation or journal
- education - a well-defined and continuing educational program (not just occasional school visits)
- community use - a well-defined and continuing program program of access to the local community and/or tourists (preferably advertised; not just occasional visitors) "
and.....
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Significant Amateur Society/Private Observatories
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DO3-25 Cambroon Observatory - Mr R. Knight (Kenilworth, QLD) "
(There's only 31 sites with this status out of a previous 39 of these nationwide!)
