Dubbo Observatory


Nights Sky & Telescope Viewing Tour



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


The tour involves


A presentation in the theatrette teaching you some basic knowledge in 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 up to 6 telescopes at least a dozen objects


Detailed explanations of what you are viewing.


Answer all your questions about the universe.


Take a photo of a spectacular nebula with your canon or Nikon SLR camera


The show is limited to maximum group size of 50 people though this is only usually achieved on long weekends and school holidays.



Times and Dates





January 9:00pm

February 9:00pm

March 8:30pm


April School Hols

Session 1 6:30pm

Session 2 8pm


Easter Monday

Session 1 6:30pm, sold out

Session 2 8pm, available

Astroexclusive 9:30pm (Only session Jupiter is visible)​



May 7:00pm

June 7:00pm

July 7:00pm

August 7:00pm

September 7:00pm

October 8:00pm

November 8:30pm

December 9:00pm


Show goes for 75 minutes

+ 15 mins for a photo with your SLR Camera



Prices





Adults $26

Seniors Card Holders $24

Children U/17 $12


10% surcharge applies on Sundays & Public Holidays


Tickets can be purchased from

http://www.123tix.com.au/events/dubboobservatory or you can arrive at the start time and purchase any unsold tickets. Click on the link at the top of this page to book online.


Cancellations & Refunds

A refund is given if more than 24 hours notice of cancellation is given by the customer.

The show is cancelled in the event of rain. We endeavour to send you a text message to those who have booked 45 minutes prior to start time. If your travel time is greater, best to call us unless the skies are clear. A refund is given if the show is cancelled.



Objects for april





Session 1



Planets: Jupiter in session 4 (11pm) easter long weekend


  1. Moon: New Moon 5th, First Qtr 12th, Full 19th


Comets: nil


Nebulae: Orion Nebula, Tarantula Nebula, Eta Carina Nebula


Globular Clusters: 47 Tucanae, Omega Centauri


Open Clusters: Jewel Box, NGC 2362, NGC 2516, NGC 3532, NGC 3114, NGC 3293, M93


Binary Stars: 145 CMa, , Acrux, Alpha Centauri


Stars: Sirius


Galaxies: Sombrero Galaxy, Centaurus A, Large Magellanic Cloud, Small Magellanic Cloud


Supernova Remnants: nil

Planetary Nebulae: Ghost of Jupiter, Blue Planetary Nebula


Constellations: Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Canis Major, Pegasus, Southern Cross, Tucana, Canis Minor, Corvus


Asterisms: Saucepan, 7 Sisters, False Cross, Diamond Cross, Sickle


Astrophotograph with your canon or Nikon SLR camera: Orion Nebula



Plan when to view planets in 2019





Session 1



Mercury Late Sept - Oct

Venus Oct - Dec

Mars Jan

Jupiter June - October

Saturn Mid June - November

Uranus Jan - Feb, Oct - Dec

Neptune Aug - Dec




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


17L Camp Rd, Dubbo, 2830


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