📜 Historic observatory located on a hill adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, operational since 1863. 🔍 Decommissioned from official government work in 1945, it continues to function as an astronomical observatory and is open to the public. It houses several buildings including the main observatory structure, magnet house, photoheliograph house, and astrograph house. Notable instruments include an 8-inch refracting telescope and a 4-inch Photoheliograph. A project is underway to restore the Great Melbourne Telescope to its original home. # Why Go 🌌 Observe the night sky with the Astronomical Society of Victoria 🔭 Explore historic astronomical instruments and buildings like the magnet house and astrograph house 🏛️ Discover Victoria's scientific history 🌳 Located within Royal Botanic Gardens 🔭 Witness the reconstructed Great Melbourne Telescope # Why Avoid ♿ Tours not wheelchair accessible due to narrow entrances and staircases 🚫 Not open for general visits, tours only # Tips 🗓️ Tours are conducted on Monday nights; schedule online # Hours 🕒 Tours on Monday nights, check online for schedule.