About Melbourne Observatory

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Melbourne Observatory was founded in 1862 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.

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St Kilda Road, City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Shrine of Remembrance

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La Trobe's Cottage

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Government House, Melbourne

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Victoria Barracks, Melbourne

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

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Sidney Myer Music Bowl

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Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre

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Olympic Pylon

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MacRobertson Girls' High School buildings

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Morell Bridge

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National Gallery of Victoria

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Arts Centre Melbourne

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St Kilda Road, Melbourne

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Princes Bridge

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Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Flinders Street railway station

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South Melbourne Town Hall

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Fawkner Park, Melbourne

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Newburn Flats

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Sandridge Bridge

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Duke of Wellington Hotel, Melbourne

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Forum Theatre

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Young and Jackson Hotel

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Yarra Park

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St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne

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Queens Bridge (Melbourne)

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Nicholas Building

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Alkira House

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Lombard Building

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Richmond Power Station

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