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 DSLR (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.


If you bring your own a DSLR camera you can take photos of spectacular nebulae, galaxies, and globular star clusters through the telescope. We take 4 photos per camera. The objects we take photos of are listed below as are the compatible cameras. If you do not have a camera, my Canon DSLR can be used if you have a memory card that fits.


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 minimum 90 minutes.



Prices





$80 per person

10% surcharge applies on Sundays & Public Holidays​


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.


Tickets are purchased through 123tix. There is a link at the top of this page.



Objects for JanuaryExclusive Session 10:30pm session





Planets nil


Moon* Visible 2nd to 14th

New Moon 26th, First Qtr 4th, Full 12th


Nebulae Tarantula Nebula, Orion Nebula, Eta Carina Nebula


Open Star Clusters Pleiades, Southern Pleiades, Hyades, Southern Beehive Cluster, Little Beehive Cluster, Southern Pleiades, NGC 2362, Pin Cushion Cluster, NGC 3293


Globular Clusters: 47 Tucanae, Omega Centauri


Galaxies: (Moonless nights only) Silvercoin Galaxy, LMC, SMC


Planetary Nebulae (Stellar remnants): Ghost of Jupiter


Multiple Star Systems Rigel, 145 CMa, Acrux, Castor, Beta Tucanae


Comets (Moonless Nights Only) nil


Constellations Taurus, Gemini, Orion, Canis Major, Eridanus, Tucana, Canis Minor, Lepus, Corvus, Columba


Asterisms Diamond Cross, Saucepan, False Cross


Photography: We can take 4 photographs with your Canon, Nikon, DSLR camera excludes mirrorless cameras.

Tarantula Nebula, Orion Nebula, 47 Tucanae, Eta Carina Nebula



Best time to view planets





Mercury: Never in this session

Venus : Never in this session

Mars: Sept Oct Nov Dec 2020

Jupiter July 2020 - Nov 2020

Saturn Nov 2019, July 2020 - Nov 2020

Uranus Nov 2019- Jan 2020

Neptune Sept 2019 - Dec 2019




Compatible DSR Cameras


Canon EOS DSLR

Nikon D DSLR

Pentax K DSLR


We cannot guarantee our camera adapters will be compatible, but bring the camera along and we can try.


You will need to bring a remote shutter release to get the best photos. We have some that fit some camera models.


You will also need to know how your camera operates and in particular change settings such as

ISO sensitivity

Manual Setting

Exposure time

Mirror lock

Bulb Setting

Live view

enabling the remote shutter release for Nikon cameras.


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

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



17L Camp Rd, Dubbo, 2830