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	Historical Encyclopedia of WA - Share Your History
		Perth had never really been host to anything so international so the job of moving Perth forward onto the international sporting stage was a major task.
		As Perth became known in the “Old Country” as a desirable place to have land holdings and even to settle, there were many wealthy and influential families anxious to grab a little of the pickings in the growing settlement, perhaps to occupy an errant son or two.
		Perth Boys’ School, founded in 1847 in the Courthouse that still exists behind Council House, opened on the 5 July 1830 nearly a year after the founding of the Colony, is one of the oldest schools in Australia.
	www.encyclopedia.uwapress.uwa.edu.au /write_a_history_promotion (20429 words)

	Spreading the Word - Western Style: Education and Public Awareness Programmes at Perth Observatory
		To understand the situation at Perth Observatory, at the time when this material was originally presented, and the possibilities for the future, it is important to understand its history.
		Perth Observatory responds to this demand by not only providing night time star viewing, but several other related activities such as day time tours of the Observatory, lectures, practical training and astronomical resource workshops.
		Perth Observatory is currently not involved in formal basic astronomy courses because this service is adequately provided by local amateur societies and the TAFE system.
	www.atnf.csiro.au /pasa/14_2/biggs (3008 words)

	nachohat.org - Astronomy - Perth Observatory
		The tour was given by one of the Observatories "observers" Greg Lowe, whom I had previously spent 10 days with on a 1997 astronomy expedition into the Gibson Desert.
		The Perth Observatory is located in the suburb of Bickley, located in the Darling Ranges, around 10kms from the suburbs of Kalamunda and Lesmurdie.
		The original Perth Observatory was constructed in 1896 near Kings Park on the hills overlooking Perth.
	www.nachohat.org /astronomy/perth_observatory (778 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		At the International Congress which established the Astrographic Catalogue, the Observatory of Rio de Janeiro was assigned to photograph the area between -32 and -40 degrees declination.
		Personnel at Perth measured all plates between -37 and -32 degrees; this is known as the Perth zone.
		For all but 5 plates, the measurements done at Perth were made in two orientations of the plate by the same person; the plate being rotated 180 degrees between measurements.
	astro.u-strasbg.fr /~fresneau/obs/rio.html (530 words)

	Initial Statistics from the Perth Automated Supernova Search
		It was organised and funded by the Perth Astronomy Research Group (PARG), consisting of members from four Perth universities and Perth Observatory.
		The aim of the Perth search was not just to find as many SNe as possible, but to try to establish a system able to obtain supernova rates with less dependence on poorly known parameters than other existing rate determinations.
		Perth Observatory will be installing automatic weather sensors for the two automatic telescopes on site, within the next 12 months.
	www.atnf.csiro.au /pasa/14_2/williams/paper (3745 words)

	Summer Studentship Projects - 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		NOTE: This project requires the student to travel to Perth Observatory (by their own means and at night) to acquire and analyse observations, and the use of astronomical software packages (training will be provided at Perth observatory).
		Perth Observatory has a long history of monitoring the positions of asteroids and comets.
		NOTE: This project requires the student to travel to Perth Observatory (by their own means and possibly at night) to acquire and analyse observations, and the use of astronomical software packages (training will be provided at Perth observatory).
	www.physics.curtin.edu.au /studentships.html (1598 words)

	Contributions by amateurs. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Perth search is finding some intrinsically fainter supernovae in the brighter galaxies which were not seen, or were otherwise missed, in the visual search.
		The Perth search's smaller number of observations per supernova seen (922-1018-2211) may be due to the particular selection of target galaxies used by them.
		We were quite surprised that the 40 inch was able to observe galaxies at least sixty percent faster than the average speed of the Perth search, despite the fact that the 40 inch does not have the advantage of computerised location of targets.
	www.sai.msu.su /mirrors/isn/evans.htm (2387 words)

	TA e-circular (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Williams, University of Western Australia; and R. Martin, Perth Observatory, report their discovery of a possible supernova of mag 14.5 approximately 30" east and 31" north of the nucleus of NGC 2223 (R.A. = 6h22m.5, Decl.
		The discovery was made on Mar. 28.55 UT in the course of the Perth Observatory Research Group's automated supernova search program, using the 0.61-m Perth-Lowell automated telescope.
		Phillips, Cerro Tololo Interamerican Observatory, reports that J. Maza and M. Wischnjewsky, University of Chile, obtained a low-resolution spectrum suggesting it is a type II event in an early stage.
	www.theastronomer.org /tacirc/1993/E0725.txt (320 words)

	World Of The Strange - News Letters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		of May 1995 above Perth W.A. At that time a large spherical orange-red fireball with a small conical blue-white tail was observed flying from the Indian Ocean over Bunbury in south western WA in a north northeasterly direction at a relatively high altitude, apparently flying a trajectory that was parallel to the earth's curvature.
		Whilst opposite the eastern side of Perth near Midland the fireball reportedly stopped dead in the sky and the tail inverted through the fireball to point towards the previous direction of travel.
		One observer reportedly told the Perth Astronomical Observatory of seeing sparks drop off of the fireball during it's flight and that it had along tail or streak of orange colour.
	www.worldofthestrange.com /nlv109.html (990 words)

	OnlineWA - Activities & Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Perth Observatory, situated in the Darling Range 25 km from Perth, conducts research in astronomy.
		The Perth Observatory is situated in the Darling Range, 25 km from Perth and conducts research in astronomy, providing an important service to all in WA.
		Perth Zoo provides a series or year round entertainments and events in addition to various animal enclosures, displays, natural habitiats and learning experiences.
	www.onlinewa.com.au /text/learning/activitiesevents (1545 words)

	Federation and Meteorology, Origins of Australian Meteorology, page 818 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Todd was responsible for the official rainfall records begun in Perth in 1876.
		A meteorological branch was added to the Surveyor-General's Department in Perth, a set of meteorological instruments was mounted in the grounds attached to the department under the direction of Sir Malcolm Fraser, the Surveyor-General.
		In 1896 an astronomical observatory was established in Perth and the meteorological branch was transferred to the charge of W. Cook, who was the first Government Astronomer in Western Australia.
	www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au /fam/0818.html (480 words)

	Astronomical Society of Western Australia (Inc.)
		The Australian International Gravitational Observatory is situated in the pristine banksia bushland of Wallingup Plain near Gingin, 85km north of Perth.
		Perth Observatory is located some 25km east of the city at the head of the picturesque Bickley Valley in the Darling Scarp.
		The Southern Cross Cosmos Centre is a commercial observatory operating in conjunction with the AIGO near the town of Gingin.
	aswa.info /walinks.html (446 words)

	nachohat.org - Gallery - Old Perth Observatory
		This observatory was to be used for both purposes of astronomy and meteorology.
		The Government architect, George Temple-Poole drafted the plans for the Observatory and a Mr Frogley was the builder.
		A new observatory in Bickley replaced the Mount Eliza observatory in the mid 1960's.
	www.nachohat.org /gallery/old_perth_observatory (188 words)

	Astronomical Data Perth Wa - The best data resources online! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Perth Observatory entered on the WA Heritage Register.
		data from four observatories: Perth Observatory in Bickley, Australia; Canopus Hill Observatory of the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia; South African Astronomical...
		the Goddard Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory in Greenbelt, Maryland...
	data.bigfatdirectory.net /index.php?k=astronomical-data-perth-wa (900 words)

	Perth 75: a catalogue of positions of 2589 FK4 and FK4S stars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The data used to derive the epoch 1950 positions are included in the catalog so that originally observed positions may be recomputed and used for geodetic purposes until the FK5 becomes available.
		The mean error of an individual position in this catalog is 0.07" in right ascension and 0.13" in declination at a zenith distance of 45 degrees, while the mean error of the PERTH 75 system is 0.05" in right ascension and 0.10" in declination.
		This document is just an adaptation of the "Documentation for the machine-readable version of the Perth 75 catalogue" written by Wayne H. Warren Jr.
	www.cs.wisc.edu /niagara/data/nasa/1097.xml (395 words)

	Perth Tours
		Perth is situated amidst this bounty of natural beauty that guarantees an awe inspiring range of tour opportunities.
		When you arrive in Perth its a good idea to orient yourself by jumping on one of the local buses.
		While Perth and Fremantle have more than enough to keep you busy, visiting the surrounding areas is a must.
	home.carolina.rr.com /wormold/Perth-3.htm (851 words)

	1999 Annular Eclipse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I was at a site in Greenough, Western Australia (pronounced "gren-uf"), organized by the Perth Observatory, a state-funded observatory headed by Dr. James Biggs, Government Astronomer for Western Australia.
		The Observatory staff had telescopes set up with projected solar images, showing images both on a screen behind one of the telescopes and with a video projector on a wall.
		Perth is a very modern city, very changed since our visit there for the total solar eclipse of June 1974.
	www.williams.edu /Astronomy/eclipses/99annular.html (396 words)

	Group may run observatory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The university's offer is generous, said Juan Santamarina, a neighbor of the observatory and supporter of the plan who has been working with UC on the effort.
		A ceremony to celebrate the observatory's designation as a national historic landmark will be 2-4 p.m.
		Most people don't realize that the telescope purchased for the observatory in 1843 remains and still works, she noted.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/1998/04/19/observe19.html (437 words)

	Media Statement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Mr Logan said the book would be the centre of a new display and exhibition at the Perth Observatory in Bickley.
		Mr Logan said Perth Observatory, Australia's sole State astronomy observatory, had a long association with star position work, as begun by Reverend Flamsteed.
		Perth Observatory contributed about 250,000 of the 4,000,000 star positions eventually catalogued.
	www.calm.wa.gov.au /news/news.cgi?item=997264115 (344 words)

	Catalogue: I/97
		Data in the catalog included FK4 (FK4S) number, observed visual magnitude, spectral type used for computing refraction, right ascension and declination (equinox and epoch B1950.0), annual proper motion, observed residuals, numbers of accepted observations, and code to indicate if parallax and/or radial velocity has been used in computing apparent positions.
		The determination of the equator and zero point in R.A. was made from observations of approximately 40 FK4 stars per night.
		Acknowledgements: This document is just an adaptation of the "Documentation for the machine-readable version of the Perth 75 catalogue" written by Wayne H. Warren Jr.
	cdsweb.u-strasbg.fr /cgi-bin/Cat?I/97 (522 words)

	[meteorite-list] Meteorite Almost Hits 10-Year-Old Boy In Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		She says her son Anthony was playing outside their home near Perth, Australia when he noticed an oddly shaped object in the sky, about the size of a bird, heading toward him.
		---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/10/1060454067379.html 'Meteorite' narrowly misses Perth boy The Sydney Morning Herald August 10, 2003 Fragments of what could be a meteorite which narrowly missed a 10-year-old boy when it smashed into his driveway would be scientifically tested in Perth, the youngster's mother said today.
		Anthony Elliss-Galati, 10, was standing in the driveway of his Perth home when a rock came hurtling out of the sky.
	home.earthlink.net /~mwnews/10102003.htm (560 words)

	Australian Links
		Anglo-Australian Observatory This is Australia's premier optical astronomy facility.
		Canopus Observatory - a 1 metre telescope and is situated approximately 12 km from Hobart.
		Tin Shed Observatory Eddie Trimarchi is Australia's greatest CCD imager.
	www.bas.asn.au /links/australian.htm (522 words)

	Travelmate - Australia Accommodation and Hotels, Tours, Car Hire, Maps, Australian Travel Guide
		At Perth Mint you can watch gold being poured and coins made, or pick up a gold bar and dream of what might be.
		The suburb of Northbridge is the cultural heart of Perth.
		Exhibits include historic Perth buildings, a Megamouth (one of the largest species of shark) and an 11-ton meteorite.
	www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Top10.asp?TM_Page=Places&CatId=11&State=WA&TownId=1054 (489 words)

	Perth Observatory - Astronomy Western Australia
		Perth Observatory astronomers, like many other worldwide, are participating in this project and will be observing the comet intensively around this time.
		Join Perth Observatory astronomers after this event and view the comet through our public viewing facility telescopes, as well as getting all the latest news and images in a computer-based presentation.
		The brochure giving tour details and dates is available now from Perth Observatory, or online here (front and back pages).
	www.wa.gov.au /perthobs (299 words)

	C&MS: 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3
		Johnston and M. Buhagiar (Perth Observatory, Australia) reported the discovery of a comet on plates exposed during a minor planet survey on 1979 August 13.
		Confirmation was made on August 15, and M. Candy (Perth Observatory) noted the comet's direction and rate of motion resembled what was expected for the lost comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3.
		Although it was then moving away from both the sun and Earth, observers continued reporting the total magnitude as 7.5 to 8 through the end of November and 8 to 8.5 through the first two-thirds of December.
	cometography.com /pcomets/073p.html (968 words)

	Perth 83, A Catalogue of Positions of 12,263 Stars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The catalogue is based on observations of the Meridian Telescope at the Perth Observatory, that were done between the years 1980 and 1987.
		The intention of the programme has been to produce a catalogue of positions for all stars down to 7th magnitude, between the declinations +40 and -90 degrees.
		The author, Harwood acknowledges the collaboration of C. Bowers, S. Ewing, M. Sultana and A. Verveer.
	www.cs.wisc.edu /niagara/data/nasa/1168.xml (262 words)

	News in Science 06/01/2000 Meteor thought seen, heard over WA
		The Perth Observatory says a flash of light and a loud bang heard in many parts of the state last night were probably due to a meteor about the size of a pea.
		ABC news has received reports from people as far apart as Perth, Ravensthorpe, Denmark, Walpole, Donnybrook, Esperance, Laverton and Quairading, some of whom described the event as a spectacular light show.
		The director of the Perth Observatory, James Biggs, says the spectacle was likely to have been caused by a particle about the size of a pea, which gave off light as it crashed through the atmosphere.
	www.abc.net.au /science/news/stories/s77258.htm (217 words)

	Bickley & Carmel Valleys Tourism Association
		Lesmurdie Falls National Park is located approximately 20 kilometres from Perth and five kilometers from Kalamunda.
		Perth Observatory is situated in the Darling Range, approximately 25 km from the centre of Perth.
		Mundaring Weir is a great spot for a family outing with plenty of picnic spots and barbeque facilities.
	www.bickleycarmeltourism.jkwh.com /attractions.html (182 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A confirming image was obtained on June 23.4, while no object was present at this location brighter than mag about 18 on May 22.6, and an earlier image shows no object to a limiting magnitude of about 18.5.
		C. Livingston (Curtin University) and J. Biggs and A. Verveer (Perth Observatory) provide the following position for the supernova candidate from an unfiltered CCD image obtained around July 1.493 with the 0.25-m Mike Candy Telescope at Perth Observatory: R.A. = 13h19m48s.53 +/- 0s.02, Decl.
		VARIABLE STAR TOWARDS UGC 11289 M. Modjaz and W. Li, University of California at Berkeley, on behalf of the Lick Observatory Supernova Search, report the discovery with the 0.8-m Katzman Automatic Imaging Telescope (KAIT) of a variable star in the field of UGC 11289.
	www.aip.de /~jcg/grb990704/7214.txt (341 words)

	Speculation aired over meteor crash site. 04/05/2004. ABC News Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Scientists say a meteor that was seen in the Perth sky at the weekend probably landed about 100 kilometres west of Geraldton, in Western Australia's mid-west.
		Perth Observatory astronomer Peter Birch says among the dozens of callers who reported seeing the meteor, a call from Chapman Valley was the most valuable.
		He says that call confirmed that the meteor landed somewhere to the west of Geraldton.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/s1100639.htm (185 words)

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