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Mount Stromlo Observatory Visitor Centre

Mount Stromlo Observatory Visitor Centre is the interpretive public gateway to the Australian National University's historic astronomical research site in Canberra. ANU Heritage documents exhibits on the Oddie Telescope, wartime optical work, the MACHO project and Indigenous astronomy; ANU's current visitor notice says the Cafe and Visitor Centre are temporarily closed while the Observatory site, Heritage Trail, Director's Residence and scheduled events remain available to the public.

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Name
Mount Stromlo Observatory Visitor Centre
Region
OC
Type
visitor_center

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Description
Mount Stromlo Observatory Visitor Centre is the interpretive public gateway to the Australian National University's historic astronomical research site in Canberra. ANU Heritage documents exhibits on the Oddie Telescope, wartime optical work, the MACHO project and Indigenous astronomy; ANU's current visitor notice says the Cafe and Visitor Centre are temporarily closed while the Observatory site, Heritage Trail, Director's Residence and scheduled events remain available to the public.
Latitude
-35.320779795001
Location
Longitude
149.007518765
Operational Status
temporarily_closed
Ownership
public

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Creation Time
August 6, 2026 at 15:18:54 UTC
Updated Time
August 6, 2026 at 15:18:54 UTC