Great Melbourne Telescope, Observatory telescope at Melbourne Observatory, Australia
The Great Melbourne Telescope features a 48-inch primary mirror and stands as a fundamental instrument for southern hemisphere astronomical research and nebulae observation.
Constructed in Dublin during 1868, this telescope arrived at Melbourne Observatory in 1869, ranking as the second largest telescope globally at that time.
The telescope represented Melbourne's scientific advancement during the 1870s and established the city's position as a leading research center in the southern hemisphere.
Visitors can observe the ongoing restoration work at the South Pumping Station from Tuesday through Thursday, with entry included in general museum admission.
After surviving three different scientific missions and partial destruction in 2003 bushfires, 70 percent of the original components remain in the current restoration project.
Location: Victoria
Part of: Mount Stromlo Observatory
GPS coordinates: -37.82970,144.97600
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:22
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