The Atlas Obscura Guide To Parkes

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Parkes, Australia

Updated March 29, 2021

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Unusual Attractions in Parkes

Parkes, Australia

Parkes Radio Telescope

This giant dish located in a sheep paddock was the primary receiver of Apollo 11 TV transmissions.

‘The Astronomer’

Parkes, Australia

'The Astronomer'

A stargazing sculpture made from the ruins of an iconic telescope.

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