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By Melissa Sheil A MINOR planet now bears the name of one of Perth Observatory’s most celebrated astronomers. Minor Planet 1980 FF12 has officially been renamed 8138 Craigbowers, after Bickley resident and former astronomer Craig Bowers who worked at the ...

By Melissa Sheil AN ICONIC Perth telescope with one of the most impressive resumes in Australia is turning 50 this weekend. Located at Perth Observatory in Bickley, the Lowell Telescope counts co-discovering the rings of Uranus, taking the most photographs ...