ACT Heritage Festival Historical Tour of Mt Stromlo Observatory

Join us for a behind-the-scenes walking tour of Mt Stromlo Observatory as part of the ACT Heritage Festival

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26 Apr 2025 10:00am - 26 Apr 2025 11:30am
3 May 2025 10:00am - 3 May 2025 11:30am
10 May 2025 10:00am - 10 May 2025 11:30am
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Explore the fascinating history of Mount Stromlo as the Commonwealth Solar Observatory, its experience and rebirth following the 2003 bushfires, and the notable scientific achievements by its researchers. Discover areas not normally open to the public. Visit Professor Brian Schmidt’s Nobel Prize, our 200kg meteorite, and the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre which hosts our space testing facilities.

Location

Mt Stromlo Observatory Visitor Centre

via Cotter Road

Weston Creek, ACT 2611

-35.3206684, 149.0075332

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