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Bushfires Destroy Historic Mt. Stromlo Observatory

Posted by timothy on 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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  1. Bushes fires by slothman32 · · Score: 0, Troll

    The first time I read the title I was thinking "[George] Bush had fires that damaged the observatory"

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  2. Haiku for Timothy by DaPhoenix · · Score: 0, Troll

    Timothy is tired
    He forgot to read his post
    Poor slashdot admin

    and one for the students:

    Students lost their homes
    Forest fires rage Mt. Stromb
    Students lost their homes

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  3. How painful... by inode_buddha · · Score: 0, Troll

    would it be, if my bush caught on fire!

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