Perth Observatory

observatory in Bickley, Western Australia
Organization astronomical_observatory Q525762
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Perth Observatory

Summary

Perth Observatory is an astronomical observatory[1]. It draws 29 Wikipedia views per month (astronomical_observatory category, ranking #43 of 345).[2]

Key Facts

  • Perth Observatory is located in City of Kalamunda[3].
  • Perth Observatory is located in City of Kalamunda[4].
  • Perth Observatory is in the country of Australia[5].
  • Perth Observatory's instance of is recorded as astronomical observatory[6].
  • Perth Observatory's instance of is recorded as heritage site[7].
  • Perth Observatory's architectural style is recorded as Federation architecture[8].
  • The location of Perth Observatory was Bickley[9].
  • Perth Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Perth Observatory[10].
  • Perth Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': -32.00781073, 'lon': 116.1357875}[11].
  • Perth Observatory's official website is recorded as https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/[12].
  • Perth Observatory's heritage designation is recorded as State Registered Place[13].
  • Perth Observatory's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Perth Observatory'}[14].
  • Perth Observatory's date of official opening is recorded as 1900[15].
  • Perth Observatory's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Perth Observatory'}[16].
  • Perth Observatory sits at an elevation of {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+428'}[17].
  • Perth Observatory's street address is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': '317 & 337 Walnut Rd, Bickley'}[18].

Body

Identity

Perth Observatory's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'it'}[14].

Why It Matters

Perth Observatory draws 29 Wikipedia views per month (astronomical_observatory category, ranking #43 of 345).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19]

It is credited with the discovery of 3422 Reid[20], an asteroid[21]; 3731 Hancock[22], an asteroid[23]; 7110 Johnpearse[24], an asteroid[25]; 4987 Flamsteed[26], an asteroid[27]; 3541 Graham[28], an asteroid[29]; and 4620 Bickley[30], an asteroid[31].

FAQs

What did Perth Observatory discover?

Perth Observatory is credited as discoverer of 3422 Reid[20], 3731 Hancock[22], 7110 Johnpearse[24], and 4987 Flamsteed[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [5] . State Register of Heritage Places. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [3] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . State Register of Heritage Places. Retrieved . inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . State Register of Heritage Places. Retrieved . inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . State Register of Heritage Places. Retrieved . inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . perthobservatory.com.au. Retrieved . perthobservatory.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . State Register of Heritage Places. Retrieved . inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Calistemon · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Heritage designation State Registered Place
    Country
    Elevation above sea level {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+428'}
    Located in the administrative territorial entity City of Kalamunda, City of Kalamunda
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P131]]: [[Q1721949]]"
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