[1] The observatory is used by members of the society for observing stars and eclipses, research, astro imaging as well as hosting public education courses and monthly open nights.
At that time, the observatory consisted of a dome housing a 41 centimetres (16 in) Newtonian telescope and small library.
Soon afterwards, a Celestron 14 inches (36 cm) Schmidt Cassegrain telescope was added, along with CCD imaging equipment.
The two buildings were joined into one, the meeting hall was extended to seat 100 people, and a unisex toilet and library annexe were added.
During COVID-19 lockdowns, extensive maintenance works were undertaken and the observatory resumed public operations in August 2022.