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Originally Posted by gary
Hi Malcolm,
Keep in mind that these are not directly related in any way.
Perth Observatory belongs to the state of West Australia and is funded by the
West Australian state government.
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Yes I concede this but governments are taking astronomy science as a less important science overall. Fairly heavy cuts all round. This is more a generalist observation, although funding could be cut due to concentrating aspects of SKA project as well.
I am hoping the tourist industry for Perth Observatory as well as any others that funding stops still allow the obs to be re-opened if the need arises.