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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 one photo of a spectacular nebula with your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera (excluding mirrorless cameras). Other DSLRs can work if there is an adapter that fits but cannot guarantee. If you prefer more photos select the AstroExclusive Tour or Astrophotography Tour.


The show is limited to maximum group size of 50 people though this is only usually achieved on long weekends and school holidays. If you prefer a smaller group size, choose the AstroExclusive Tour which is a group of 6.


Note that the telescope viewing is outdoors and it gets quite cold in the winter months so please wear warm clothes when attending.


See below a list of the objects visible or see our blog with a more detailed description of whats in our night sky this month



Times and Dates





January 9:00pm

February 9:00pm

March 8:30pm

April: 7:00pm

May : 7pm​

July School Holidays 7pm,

August 7:00pm

September 7:00pm

October 1st to 6th &pm & 8:30pm

7th 8:00pm & 9pm

​ 8th -31st 8pm

November 8:30pm

December 9:00pm


Show goes for 75 minutes

+ 15 mins for a photo with your SLR Camera


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



Prices





Adults $26

Seniors Card Holders $24

Children 4 - 16yrs $12 (Must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Children 1 - 3yrs Show is not suitable for this age


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.



Program



We start with and astronomy lecture,
followed by pointing out objects in the night sky with a laser,
followed by viewing the planets and stars through the telescopes, followed by taking a photo through your telescope with your DSLR camera.



Objects visible for October





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


Moon: New Moon 28/h, First Qtr 5th, Full 13th


Comets: nil


Nebulae: Lagoon Nebula, Swan Nebula, Tarantula Nebula


Globular Clusters: 47 Tucanae, Omega Centauri, M4


Open Clusters: Jewel Box, The Butterfly Cluster, Ptolemy's Cluster, Coathanger


Binary Stars: Albireo, Gamma Delphini


Stars: Antares


Galaxies: Silvercoin Galaxy, Large Magellanic Cloud, Small Magellanic Cloud


Supernova Remnants: nil


Planetary Nebulae: Ring Nebula, Dumbell Nebula


Constellations: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Crux, Corona Australis, Delphinus, Cygnus


Asterisms: Southern Cross and Pointers, Diamond Cross, Fish hook, Southern Crown, Coathanger


Astrophotograph with your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera: Trifid Nebula except when the Moon interferes where it will be the Tarantula Nebula or the Moon



Plan when to view planets in 2019





Session 1



Mercury

Venus Late Oct - Dec

Mars

Jupiter Mid May - October

Saturn Mid June - November

Uranus Jan - Feb, Late Oct - Dec

Neptune Mid Oct - 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