The Australian National University's astronomical research center near Canberra, founded in 1924 and long the country's leading site for optical astronomy before major bushfires in 2003 destroyed most of its historic telescopes and buildings. It continues today as a center for instrument development and astronomical research and education.
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located in the west of Canberra, Australia
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mosaic of eight 2048 by 2048 pixel CCDs
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near infrared integral field spectrometer, NIFS
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Mount Stromlo Observatory located in the west of Canberra, Australia, is part of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University (ANU).
Operated By: Australian National University, Article text: operator
Mount Stromlo Observatory located in the west of Canberra, Australia, is part of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University (ANU).
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