What is Parkes known for?

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A scenic view of Parkes

Parkes is famous for its rollicking annual Parkes Elvis Festival and its enormous radio telescope and observatory, nicknamed “the Dish,” which played an important role in broadcasting the 1969 moon landings to the world.

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