Former Orroral SLR Observatory

Australia / Australian Capital Territory / Canberra /
 building, interesting place

The Orroral SLR Observatory was operated by National Mapping and AUSLIG from 1972 until 1998. The observatory closed on 31 October 1998 and was replaced by a new facility located on Mt Stromlo.The observatory played an important role in the Australian and international geodetic framework for more than 25 years.
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Coordinates:   35°38'10"S   148°56'21"E
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