Sydney Observatory, Astronomical museum in Millers Point, Australia
The observatory features two telescope domes, a four-story time ball tower, and a sandstone building constructed in Victorian-era Italianate style.
Built in 1858 under Governor William Denison leadership, the observatory served as a fort, signal station, and timekeeping facility for Sydney harbor vessels.
The Powerhouse First Nations Directorate collaborates with Aboriginal astronomers to present celestial knowledge through traditional sky narratives at the observatory.
The facility operates daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours, telescope viewing sessions, and scientific exhibitions about space exploration.
The observatory maintains Australia's oldest functioning telescope from 1874, which visitors use alongside modern instruments for planetary observation sessions.
Location: Council of the City of Sydney
Accessibility: Acesso limitado para cadeira de rodas
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Domingo 10:00-17:00
Website: https://maas.museum/sydney-observatory
GPS coordinates: -33.85954,151.20467
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:48
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