and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales. The elevation of the site with its harbour and city views and vistas framed by the mature fig trees of the surrounding park, make it one of the most pleasant and spectacular locations. The picturesque Italianate character and stylistic interest of the observatory and residence building, together with the high level of competence of the masonry (both stone and brick) of all major structures on the site, combine to create a precinct of unusual quality. The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. The surviving structures, both above and below ground, are themselves physical documentary evidence of 195 years of changes of use, technical development and ways of living. As such they are a continuing resource for investigation and public interpretation. See also Australian non-residential architectural styles List of astronomical observatories References Bibliography Attribution External links Sydney Observatory [CC-By-SA] Further Links and Images duchs.com Astronomical observatories in New South Wales Buildings and structures in Sydney Museums in Sydney Meteorological observatories Science museums in Australia 1858 establishments in Australia New South Wales State Heritage Register sites located in Millers Point Victorian architecture in Sydney Military installations in New South Wales Windmills in Australia Time guns Event venues in New South Wales Signal flags Lighthouses in New South Wales Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register