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Public Lectures

• You can view recordings of past lectures and events here.

Scope Café

• There is a café on Mt Stromlo again! Scope Café opened on March 19 2011. Check out the Scope website for more information.

Public Viewing Nights with CAS and Scope Café

• Scope at Mt. Stromlo and the Canberra Astronomical Society have joined together to offer public viewing nights using the CAS telescopes. Come along and join amateur enthusiasts in exploring the night sky while enjoying some delicious pizza from Scope. Check out the Scope Website or the Canberra Astronomical Society for more information and planned dates.

Mount Stromlo Observatory Visitors Centre

• Unfortunately, the Mount Stromlo Visitor’s Centre is closed indefinitely.

Other Things to do at Mount Stromlo

• Download a walking guide for Mount Stromlo Observatory (PDF, approx. 370K, requires Acrobat Reader)
• Download more information about MSO walking tour sites (PDF, approx. 1.8M, requires Acrobat Reader)
• Mount Stromlo is on tourist Route 5 in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
• Siding Spring Visitors Centre in the Warrumbungles, near Coonabarabran, also offers hands-on exhibits and tours.

Pictures

• Visit our Image Gallery!

History of Mt. Stromlo

• Buy the book! "Stromlo: An Australian Observatory"
• 18 January 2003 bushfire/firestorm
• A short history of the School's observatories

Other Information

• Sun, Moon, Planets Rise and Set times
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Visit the lists of adopted stars.

Amateur Astronomy Societies and Clubs

If you want to become involved in astronomy or look through a telescope, the best way is to contact your local astronomy club.

• Follow the Amateur Astronomy links at this site to find a club near you.
• In Canberra, contact the Canberra Astronomical Society