Sydney Observatory Time Ball - Sydney, NSW, Australia
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BruceS
S 33° 51.575 E 151° 12.284
56H E 333929 N 6251962
Time ball located on Sydney Observatory in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Waymark Code: WMFQ9F
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 11/17/2012
Views: 37
The original intent of the Sydney Observatory was to calculate accurate time by using the stars. Each day precisely at 1:00 pm the ball is raised and dropped. This was visible to ships in the harbor and also the post office on Martin Place. The custom of raising and dropping the ball at 1:00 pm continues today.
Type: Time Ball
In service: yes
Time of signal: 13:00
Year established (if known): 1858
Address:
Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Weblink (if any): [Web Link]
Year decommissioned (if applicable): Not listed
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