Mount Stromlo Observatory

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Attraction
Mt Stromlo at night
Kangaroos in front of telescope domes at sunset.
Kangaroos in front of telescope domes.
Memorial artwork of one of the obsolete facilities
A telescop dome with the Moon and Milky Way Galaxy.
Picnic in peace
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About

At Mount Stromlo Observatory you can see spectacular views over Canberra and the Brindabellas and make use of the barbeque and picnic facilities.

Discover the site's history; from its use as a World War II optical munitions factory to the Observatory's post-2003 recovery. Or take an interactive heritage walk with the smartphone app.

Stroll past the only operational research telescope at the Stromlo Satellite Laser Ranging Observatory, part of the Australian National University's site.

Check their website for dates of periodic walking tours and stargazing events. Private stargazing nights are available.

Mount Stromlo Observatory is the headquarters of the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, a world-respected community of researchers exploring the heavens.

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Reviews & Ratings

Melissa Messenger

Melissa Messenger

Google review

A nice drive up to Mount Stromlo to see the view. The last time I was there was just after the sevasting bushfire rhat destroyed the main observatory. Whilst it has an eerie look to see what remains, it is great to see that the ANU have fully functioning telescopes back up there and a thriving learning community. The views are spectacular and so is the wildlife. Great to visit even if it just for the drive.

Get in touch

Phone

026125 0230

Email

outreach@mso.anu.edu.au

Website

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Where you'll be

Mt. Stromlo Observatory via Cotter Road

Weston Creek ACT 2611

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