 The old administration building with the dome of the Farnham telescope
 The dome of the 50-inch Great Melbourne telescope Mount Stromlo Observatory (MSO) located just outside of Canberra, Australia, is part of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University (ANU). Mount Stromlo Observatory - Burnt out remains of telescope (I took this picture on uni trip) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Mount Stromlo Observatory - Burnt out remains of telescope (I took this picture on uni trip) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Mount Stromlo Observatory - Burnt out remains of telescope (I took this picture on uni trip) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Mount Stromlo Observatory - Burnt out remains of telescope (I took this picture on uni trip) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Two of Canberras best-known landmarks, Parliament House and (foreground) Old Parliament House. ...
In ancient Greece and other early civilizations, astronomy consisted largely of astrometry, measuring positions of stars and planets in the sky. ...
Spiral Galaxy ESO 269-57 Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties (luminosity, density, temperature and chemical composition) of astronomical objects such as stars, galaxies, and the interstellar medium, as well as their interactions. ...
The Australian National University (ANU), is a university located in Canberra, the national capital of Australia. ...
History
The observatory was established in 1924 as The Commonwealth Solar Observatory. The site had already been used for observations in the previous decade, with the Oddie telescope being located there in 1911. The dome built to house the Oddie telescope was the first Commenwealth building constructed in the newly established Australian Capital Territory. Until World War II, the observatory specialised in solar and atmospheric observations. After the war, the observatory shifted direction to stellar and galactic astronomy and was renamed The Commonwealth Observatory. Categories: Stub | Astronomical observatories ...
1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ...
Motto: Pro Rege, Lege et Grege (For the Queen, the Law and the People) Nickname: (none) Other Australian states and territories Capital Canberra Government Administrator Chief Minister Const. ...
World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human sacrifice, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons—the atom bomb being the ultimate. ...
The ANU was established in 1946 in nearby Canberra and joint staff appointments and graduate studies where almost immediately undertaken. A formal amalgamation took place in 1957 with Mount Stromlo Observatory becoming part of the ANU. 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...
1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Fire On January 18, 2003 the devastating Canberra firestorm hit Mount Stromlo (surrounded by a plantation pine forest) destroying five telescopes, workshops, seven homes and the heritage listed administration building. The only telescope to escape the fires was the 1868 15-centimetre Farnham telescope. January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Canberra bushfires of 2003 caused severe damage to the outskirts of the Australian capital city. ...
1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
A centimetre (American spelling: centimeter, symbol: cm) is an SI unit of length. ...
Redevelopment is now under way with the restoration of several of the heritage buildings, the construction of new workshops, the installation of two new telescopes on Mount Stromlo and a new world class fast sky mapping telescope to be placed at the ANU's other observatory (Siding Springs) but remote controlled via broadband from Mount Stromlo.
Location
 Mount Stromlo Locality Map Mount Stromlo Observatory is located at an altitude of 770 metres above sea level on Mount Stromlo. Situated west of the centre of Canberra, near the district of Weston Creek. Canberra's main water supply treatment plant is located nearby. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (600x908, 51 KB)Stromlo, ACT Locality Map - Created By Martin Conway and released under the GFDL File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (600x908, 51 KB)Stromlo, ACT Locality Map - Created By Martin Conway and released under the GFDL File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ...
The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ...
Related topics The following is a list of astronomical observatories, along with initial dates of operation and location, if available. ...
External Links - ANU Website
- Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the ANU
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