Tamworth Regional Astronomy and Science Centre on track for November finish

The main building of the four planned for the Tamworth Regional Astronomy and Science Centre is beginning to take shape, and Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson said the project is on track for a November finish.

Tamworth Regional Astronomy Club vice president Garry Copper said the crew of about 100 local members are excited to move their gear in and explore space from the purpose-built centre.

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"We're all really enthused about it, we've got a lot of gear and we're desperate for somewhere to put it," he said.

"A lot of people are interested in space and space projects, others are interested in stars and planets and that sort of thing, so it runs off general interest in technology right through to hands-on."

Mr Copper said he's looking forward to setting up the space once it's finished.

The Tamworth Regional Astronomy and Science Centre will boast a range of telescopes, a planetarium, an educational space and an observatory with a roll-off roof.

Mr Anderson said the $1.8 million project is on schedule after the first sod was turned in April.

"Under the COVID cloud there were some anxious moments ... but we've seen this project progress on time and around about November, the astronomy club will pick up the keys and start to move their world-class gear into it," Mr Anderson said on Friday.

"Everybody loves stargazing and looking up into the night sky ... this will open up a whole new world of budding astronomers."