Melbourne Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Victoria, Australia
The Melbourne Observatory consists of multiple buildings including the Main Observatory, Great Melbourne Telescope Building, Photoheliograph, and Magnet House on a hill near Royal Botanic Gardens.
Established in 1863 and operational until 1945, the observatory conducted astronomical, magnetic, and meteorological observations, providing essential scientific data for the Southern Hemisphere.
The Victorian Heritage Register lists this scientific complex that housed the 48-inch Great Melbourne Telescope, which represented advanced engineering achievements of the 19th century.
The Astronomical Society of Victoria maintains the facility and organizes regular night sky observation sessions through programs such as Stellar Nights.
The observatory participated in the worldwide Transit of Venus observations in 1874, contributing data that helped determine the distance between Earth and the Sun.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -37.82970,144.97500
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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