Uppsala telescope won't fit in new Tamworth Regional Astronomy Centre

Madeline Link
February 22 2021 - 11:00am
Raymond McLaren with the Uppsala telescope that won't fit inside Tamworth's new astronomy centre. Photo: Peter Hardin
Raymond McLaren with the Uppsala telescope that won't fit inside Tamworth's new astronomy centre. Photo: Peter Hardin

It turns out size does matter as the telescope used to take the first known photos of Sputnik is too big to fit in a city's new astronomy centre.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

Journalist

Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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