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In 1924, the Commonwealth Solar Observatory was established on Mount Stromlo. Today, Mount Stromlo Observatory is the headquarters of the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and for 100 years, has been a world-renowned community of researchers exploring the heavens. Celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2024 with a variety of special events.
Upcoming events
17
Sep
2024
9am 17 September 2024
TBC
As part of the Mt Stromlo Observatory 100th Anniversary celebrations, we will be holding an open day on Monday 17 September.
18
Sep
2024
9am 18 September 2024
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) will be hosting a 1-day symposium on 18 September highlighting the contributions of scientists at Mount Stromlo Commonwealth Solar Observatory since its establishment 100 years ago.
19
Sep
2024
7–8.15pm 19 September 2024
Prof Lisa Kewley
Oxygen: Breathing the Universe with Prof Lisa Kewley
Past events
21
Jun
2024
Mount Stromlo 100th - Telescopes: 100 years of evolving technology and advancing discovery »
Telescopes: 100 years of evolving technology and advancing discovery with Prof Matthew Colless
04
Apr
2024
Mt Stromlo 100th - Revealing the Invisible Universe with the Square Kilometre Array »
Revealing the Invisible Universe with the Square Kilometre Array with Prof Naomi McClure-Griffiths
09
Mar
2024
Enlightening the Sky and Darkness at Mt Stromlo Observatory »
Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend ours special night as part of the Enlighten Festival.