Dubbo Observatory


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Astro Exclusive Tour



Your tour guide Peter Starr has a Masters Degree in Astronomy and was the former manager at Siding Spring Observatory.


The tour is the same as the night sky and telescope tour except it is limit to a maximum of 6 people.
Plus see more objects through telescopes.
Take more photos with your SLR (canon or Nikon) through the telescope


Have use of a pair of binoculars during your stay.


No queueing behind telescopes.


Free 6 x 4" photo of a nebula or galaxy taken through our telescope
More personalised experience answering your questions.

The night involves
A detailed presentation in the theatrette teaching the night sky and astronomy, showing images taken at the observatory of the objects you will see.


Point out the stars, planets, and constellations with a laser pointer.


View through the main 17"telescope of the planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, etc


Detailed explanations of what you are viewing.


Answer all your questions about the universe.


Take photos of a spectacular nebula with your Canon or Nikon SLR camera (4 per camera)


The show is limited to 6 people maximum. So you can book 1 spot or up to 6.


Note the tour is mainly outdoors so please wear appropriate clothing to suit the weather conditions.



Times and Dates





Times may vary and are confirmed upon booking

January 10:30pm

February 10:30pm

March 9:30pm

April 11pm​

May 8:30pm

June 8:30pm

July 8:30pm

August 8:30pm

September 8:30pm

October 9:30pm

November 10:00pm

December 10:30pm


Show goes for 90 minutes



Prices





$80 per person

10% surcharge applies on Sundays & Public Holidays


​Children must be accompanied by a paying adult



Cancellations

More than 24 hours notice is required to receive a refund. Please contact me by emailing me at peter@dubboobservatory.com to request a refund.


Bad Weather

If the sky is overcast we cancel the show and give you a refund. We will notify you 45 minutes prior by text message if this occurs.



Objects for August Exclusive Session 8:30pm session





Planets: Jupiter, Saturn


Moon* Visible 4th to 19th of August

New Moon 1st & 30th, First Qtr 7th, Full 15th


Nebulae Tarantula Nebula, Eta Carina Nebula, Lagoon Nebula, Swan Nebula


Open Star Clusters Jewel Box, Butterfly Cluster, Ptolemys Cluster, NGC 3293, Pin Cushion Cluster, Southern Pleiades, NGC 3114, NGC 6231


Globular Clusters: Omega Centauri, 47 Tucanae, M4


Stars: Arcturus, Antares


Galaxies: (Moonless nights only) Centaurus A, Sombrero Galaxy, LMC, SMC


Planetary Nebulae (Stellar remnants): Ring Nebula, Dumbbell Nebula, Blue Planetary Nebulae


Multiple Star Systems: Acrux, Alpha Centauri, Albireo, Gamma Delphinus


Comets (Moonless Nights Only) nil


Constellations Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Southern Cross, Corvus, Corona Australis, Corona Borealis, Centaurus, Delphinus, Hercules, Cygnus, Saggitta, Triangulum Australis,


Asterisms The Fish Hook, Southern Cross, False Cross, Diamond Cross, Northern Cross, The Pointers, The Tea Pot, The Coathanger, The witches Hat


Photography: We can take 4 photographs with your Canon, Nikon, or Pentax DSLR camera.

Lagoon Nebula, Swan Nebula, Trifid Nebula, 47 Tucanae



Best time to view planets 2019





Mercury nil

Venus nil

Mars nil

Jupiter Apr - October

Saturn May 22 - Oct

Uranus Nov - Dec

Neptune Sept - Dec


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Enquiries: 0488 425 940
Email: peter@dubboobservatory.com

Bookings: www.123tix.com.au/events/dubboobservatory



17L Camp Rd, Dubbo, 2830