The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope (affectionately known as The Dish) is one of the largest on Earth. Did you know that Australia broadcast the 1969 moon landing to the rest of the world? THE DISH IS AMAZING. 

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SOURCES: CSIRO, Australian Defence Magazine, Wikipedia, Working Dog Productions, ABC News, ABC Science.

The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope (affectionately known as The Dish) is one of the largest on Earth. Did you know that Australia broadcast the 1969 moon landing to the rest of the world? THE DISH IS AMAZING. Follow us on INSTAGRAM &amp; TWITTER @australianaramaSOURCES: CSIRO, Australian Defence Magazine, Wikipedia, Working Dog Productions, ABC News, ABC Science.

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