Sydney Observatory

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Sydney Observatory

Reach for the Stars

Watsons Road
Observatory Hill, The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9241 3767
http://www.sydneyobservatory.com.au/

Built in 1858, the Observatory operated until the 1980s and gained an international reputation for its work. This elegant, sandstone complex is now part of the Powerhouse Museum. The permanent exhibition, by the light of the southern stars', is highly informative while there is also a temporary exhibition programme and associated events. On a clear night, the stars and planets are visible through a telescope and can be accessed via guided tours every evening throughout the year. Bookings are essential for this family-oriented activity.

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