Corona virus restrictions information



The Show is restricted to outdoors with a limit of 25 people regardless of age including babies/ toddlers.



You must have a prepurchased ticket to attend with your name on it.

This applies to every person regardless of age including babies and toddlers.

If you bring an extra person regardless of age we have no option but to turn that person away.


In order to be viable there is a flat charge per person regardless of age.


We must keep the name and contact details of each person onsite. Please provide every person's ma,e when purchasing your tickets.


In order to keep everyone safe please:


Do not come if

Have tested positive for covid-19

You are feeling unwell or have any covid 19 symptoms.

You are supposed to be in quarantine

You are waiting for your corona virus test results

​ You are from or recently visited a known corona virus hotspot.

You have visited Victoria in the last 14 days.

You have visited a NSW / Vic border community area in the last 14 days

You have visited the Liverpool and Campbelltown are in Sydney or any other declared coroa virus hotspot in the last 14 days.

You are not prepared to follow the following safety precautions



You must wash or sanitise your hands on arrival. Please use as often as needed through the evening.


If you do need to sneeze or cough, please do so into your elbow


Social distancing of 1.5m is to be followed at all times.


If you are bringing children, they must stay with you at all times and not run around breaking the 1.5m rule.


Extremely important not to touch the eyepieces or telescopes.






Program



The Night Sky & Telescope Tour includes

An Astronomy Presentation (now to be verbal outdoors)

Point out the Stars, Planets, and Constellations with a laser

Look through up to 6 telescopes at the stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies.

Answer your astronomy questions.

Take one photo with your DSLR Camera of a colourful Nebula. Compatible Cameras are listed below.

This session can hold numbers between 1 and 25 people during the current corona virus restrictions. If you prefer a private tour for yourself or with your partner or family, please consider booking the AstroExclusive Tour.

Duration is 60 minutes + 15 minutes for astrophotography if you have a camera or SD Card

This is outdoors tour so please dress appropriately for weather conditions.




astronomy Presentation





The astronomy presentation is in our theatrette and goes for approx. 20 mins.

We teach you some basic astronomy, help explain the objects you will see through the telescopes, and show you some images we have photographed through our telescopes of the objects you will see.


This will be done verbally outside now until further notice



Point out the Stars & planets





We point out the stars, planets, constellations, and other objects that are visible in the sky.


We show you how to navigate, tell the time, and date using the stars.




Telescope Viewing





We have up to 6 telescopes to view through, the number depending on how many guests there are.


We observe approx. 12 different objects. We will show any planets that are visible, star clusters, binary stars, nebulae, and galaxies. On nights around Full Moon, galaxies and nebulae are usually not visible. The objects we plan to show are from the list below for the current month.


We will explain what you are looking at and answer your questions.




Take an Astrophotograph with your DSLR Camera





If you own and bring your DSLR camera, we can take a single photo of a colourful nebula through the main telescope. On nights around full moon, nebulae don't photograph well so we take a photo of the Moon.


We use the camera body only and attach our T-ring and T-adapter which will then fit onto the main telescope.


One photo is taken per camera.

Extra photos can be taken if time permits at $10 per photo or consider either the astrophotography tour (12 photos) or Astroexclusive tour (4 photos)


Compatible Cameras

Canon DSLRs and mirrorless that fit an EF type lens

Nikon D series DSLR

Pentax K DSLR

Sony alpha E mount (ensure it can take a photo without the lens attached)


Other brands, models, mirrorless cameras may work but I cannot guarantee they are compatible as I may not have the correct T-ring.


We sell photos of the objects I have taken in our gift shop if you don't have a camera.


Please know how to operate your camera, I know some cameras but not all. ISO, exposure time, and setting to manual or bulb setting is required to be known.



Times and Dates






July: 6:30pm, 8pm, 11:15pm


All nights and sessions available except for the following.


you can leave your name on a waiting list in case of cancellations . text 0488 425 940

14th 6:30, 8pm, 9:30pm sold out 11pm available

15th .........................all sessions sold out

16th 6:30pm, 8pm sold out, 11:15pm available

17th 6:30 & 8pm sold out, .......................11:15pm available

18th 6:30 & 8pm sold out ........................11:15pm available

19th 6:30pm sold out, 8pm available

20th closed

21st - 25th 6:30pm available

26th and 27th closed

28th - 31st 6:30pm available


Show goes for 75 minutes

+ 15 mins for a photo with your DSLR Camera


Note that start times can vary on certain nights but time confirmed upon booking.



Prices





Only available at 123Tix Booking agency

during covid-19 restriction period


As we are on reduced numbers that can attend due to covid-19 restrictions, prices are the same for all ages


All ages are: ..........................................$26 per person

....................................................................$40 per person sessions after 11pm


one free picture with your compatible DSLR Camera. $10 per extra photo if time permits. (Consider our astrophotography hour tour for multiple photos)


10% surcharge applies on Sundays

15% surcharge applies on public holidays


A booking fee may apply to tickets purchased online through 123Tix


Online tickets are available up to an hour before start time unless sold out.


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Prices at the Door

Not Available until further notice due to corona virus.

​Only prepaid tickets permitted


10% surcharge applies on Sundays

​15% surcharge applies on public holidays

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Great Big Adventure Pass

Not available during covid-19 restrictions

ticket holders receive a 10% discount for this tour when they present their pass when purchasing the night tour at the door.

This discount is available on all nights excluding school holidays (NSW. QLD, Vic) and long weekends (NSW).

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Enquiries


Call Peter on 0488 425 940

Email: peter@dubboobservatory.com



tickets





We are restricted to have a maximum of 25 people regardless of age attend.


You must have a pre-purchased ticket to attend.


This applies to all ages including babies toddlers as they are included in our restricted number count. We advise you do not bring babies and toddlers as the experience is not suited to them. If you do bring them they do need a ticket. If they dont have a ticket we have no option but to turn you away. There is no refund for you if you do this and you decide to leave.


Tickets are purchased through 123Tix booking agency.


Online at http://www.123tix.com.au/events/dubboobservatory


123Tix charge a booking fee and a credit card fee. The credit card fee will be non-refundable after August 1st if the session is cancelled.


All tickets are the same price regardless of age due to our strict numbers limit imposed by the State Govt.


A refund is given if the show is cancelled or customer cancels with 24hrs notice (excluding the credit card fee after Aug 1.)


Choose the date and time carefully as the ticketing agency does not allow us to move tickets to any other session or night.


When purchasing tickets online you must provide the name of each person attending. We are required to keep these for 28 days in case of any contact tracing NSW health may want to conduct. So please dont put the same name on each ticket.

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123Tix charge a booking fee and a credit card fee. The credit card fee will be non-refundable after August 1st if there is a cancellation.


All tickets are the same price regardless of age due to our strict numbers limit imposed by the State Govt. You must have a ticket to attend.


A refund is given if the show is cancelled or customer cancels with 24hrs notice (excluding the credit card fee after Aug 1.)


Choose the date and time carefully as the ticketing agency does not allow us to move tickets to any other session or night.


When purchasing tickets online you must provide the name of each person attending. We are required to keep these for 28 days in case of any contact tracing NSW health may want to conduct. So please dont put the same name on each ticket.

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Changes, cancellations, refunds of 123tix tickets





Customer Cancels with 24 hours notice

A refund is given if more than 24 hours notice of cancellation is given by the customer. A refund is given if your ticket is purchased through 123 tix. After August 1st, the credit card fee will not be refunded.


Customer cancels with less than 24 hours notice or does not arrive.

No refund is given


Changing the date or session on your ticket

Unfortunately the ticketing agency does not give us the flexibility of changing Tickets to other sessions or nights.


So please select your session carefully.


I can refund the ticket if 24 hrs notice is given and you can then purchase a new ticket.


Changing numbers after you have purchased tickets

We cannot change the number of people on your booking if you have purchased a 123Tix ticket as it has been paid for in 1 transaction. We can only refund the whole amount and you will need to rebook. 24 hours notice is required to obtain a refund.


Show Cancellation

The show is cancelled in the event of rain or it is completely overcast and it appears not to clear during the show. A refund is given through 123tix. The credit card fee is non-refundable after Aug 1st.

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If your travel time is considerable, best to call us to ensure the show is going ahead.


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Objects visible for July





Session 1



We plan to show you at least 12 objects from the following list.

What we show will depend on the location of the Moon which can hinder the visibility of galaxies and nebulae


Planets: Jupiter and Saturn


Asteroids: nil


Moon: First Qtr 27th July, Full 5th July, New Moon 21st July

Visible for night show 1st - 7th, 26th - 30th


Comets: (moonless nights) nil


Nebulae: Tarantula Nebula, Eta Carina Nebula , Swan nebula, Lagoon Nebula (except on the nights around full moon)


Globular Clusters: Omega Centauri, 47 Tucanae (except on nights around full moon)


Open Clusters: Jewel Box, Butterfly Cluster, Ptolemys Cluster, Southern Beehive Cluster, Southern Pleiades, Pincushion Cluster, Cluster, NGC 2362, Octopus Cluster


Binary Stars: Alpha Centauri, Acrux


Galaxies: (Moonless nights) Sombrero Galaxy, Centaurus A, Large Magellanic Cloud.


Supernova Remnants: nil


Planetary Nebulae: Ghost of Jupiter, Blue Planetary


Constellations: Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Crux, Corvus



Asterisms: Diamond Cross, False Cross, Southern Cross, Pointers, Hook, Sickle


Astrophotograph with your compatible DSLR camera: Eta Carina Nebula



Dubbo Observatory






17L Camp Rd, Dubbo, NSW, 2830


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