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150th Anniversary of Melbourne ObservatoryPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Melbourne Observatory.
Melbourne Observatory opened in 1863 to serve as a scientific research institution for the rapidly growing city of Melbourne, the capital of the colony of Victoria. The observatory was tasked by the Victorian government with maintaining an accurate time reference for the colony through observations of stars using a transit telescope as well as general astronomical research. The site chosen was a gentle hill adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Location
| Address: | Birdwood Avenue , Royal Botanic Gardens, South Yarra, 3141 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.829763 Long: 144.975371 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Science |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1863 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2013 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 23rd November, 2013 |
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