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Sydney Observatory
Sydney Observatory is located on a hill now known as Observatory Hill in the centre of Sydney.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Sydney Observatory )〕 The site evolved from a fort built on 'Windmill Hill' in the early 19th century to an astronomical observatory during the nineteenth century. It is now a working museum where evening visitors can observe the stars and planets through a modern 40 cm schmidt-cassegrain telescope and a historic 29 cm refractor telescope built in 1874, the oldest telescope in Australia in regular use.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.sydneyobservatory.com.au/about/aboutUs.asp )〕
==Early use of the site==
In 12, early on during the European settlement of New South Wales, Australia, a windmill was built on the hill above the first settlement. Within ten years the windmill had deteriorated to the point of being useless; the canvas sails were stolen, a storm damaged the machinery, and already by 1800 the foundations were giving way. The name of Millers Point remembers this early land use.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Sydney Observatory Reviews )〕
In 1803, Fort Philip was built on the site under the direction of Governor Hunter to defend the new settlement against a possible attack by the French and also from rebellious convicts. The fort was never required to be used for any such purposes. In 1825 the eastern wall of the fort was converted to a signal station. Flags were used to send messages to ships in the harbour and to the signal station on the South Head of the harbour.
Part of Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations in 2014 took place at the Sydney Observatory〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Sydney New Year's Eve celebrations 2014 )〕
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