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Sydney Observatory.

Sydney Australia 33° S · 151° E
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Sydney Observatory stands as a beacon of Australia’s rich scientific heritage and colonial history, perched atop Observatory Hill in the historic Millers…

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Diagram of Fort Phillip in Sydney from 1806 showing its layout and structures
Historical diagram depicting the layout and structures of Fort Phillip in Sydney as it was in the year 1806.
Fort Phillip on Flagstaff Hill in Sydney around 1841 detailed drawing by Peter MacPherson
Historic drawing of Fort Phillip on Flagstaff Hill, Sydney circa 1841 by Peter MacPherson, archived in the State Library of New South Wales
Sydney Observatory under starry night sky at Millers Point Australia
Night view of Sydney Observatory building illuminated under a starry sky at Millers Point, Australia
Historic image of Sydney Observatory in 1874
Albumen photoprint of Sydney Observatory taken in 1874, from the New South Wales Government Printing Office, housed at the State Library of New South Wales
Sydney Observatory building on Observatory Hill in Sydney in 1874
Historic photograph of Sydney Observatory on Observatory Hill in Sydney taken in 1874, showing the building from the New South Wales Government Printing Office collection, State Library of New South Wales
Sydney Observatory historical glass plate negative from Tyrrell Photographic Collection
Historical glass plate negative image of Sydney Observatory, part of the Tyrrell Photographic Collection at the Powerhouse Museum. No known publication restrictions. Acquired as a gift from Australian Consolidated Press under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme in 1985.
Sydney Observatory and city skyline view from The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney
A scenic view of Sydney Observatory with the city skyline in the background, captured from The Powerhouse Museum collection.
Exterior view of Sydney Observatory in 1872 showing Victorian architecture
Historical exterior photograph of Sydney Observatory taken in 1872 by Charles Pickering, original albumen print housed at the State Library of New South Wales
Historic Sydney Observatory building in 1902 under clear sky
Vintage photograph of the Sydney Observatory in 1902 showcasing its architectural design and surrounding environment

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