Bushfires Destroy Historic Mt. Stromlo Observatory

Posted by timothy on Saturday January 18, 2003 @07:26PM from the shame dept.

Anthony writes "The historic Mt Stromlo observatory has been destroyed by fires. Unfortunately Google cache and similar archives are the only available detailed information. Looks like the web site was housed at the observatory. Telescopes housed there were 74" and 50" reflectors along with the "Oddie" 9" refractor used by the Canberra Astronomical Society. Also destroyed were a number of student houses and workshops. The view from the air is one of molten domes and twisted metal. These fires have already destroyed 388 houses in the suburbs of Canberra. Luckily the winds have not picked up today, but the danger is still high."

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Eh? by monoqlith · 2003-01-18 20:13 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Prez Dubya Bush fired Destroy Historic, Vice Secretary of Education? I loved Destroy! He was the only good Republicrat in that Administration! We just can't win can we?
Re:IN SOVIET RUSSIA... by MichaelSas · 2003-01-19 10:13 · Score: 0, Offtopic

well, actually, an 83 year old woman did die at the observatory ...