In 2024, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mt Stromlo Observatory's founding, when it was established as the Commonwealth Solar Observatory.
Not only have some of the biggest mysteries of the universe been uncovered there, but its history is also intertwined into the history of Canberra.
Mt Stromlo was the best choice out of five of mountains that were examined originally. It was more remote than Black Mountain or Mt Ainslie and out of the remaining choices, it also had the best weather.
