online stargazing show



Program delivered live online from our telescopes at Dubbo Observatory and Warrumbungle Observatory in Coonabarabran.

An Astronomy Presentation on what we will see and the life and death of stars

Show you the night sky, constellations, the Milky Way live with our all sky camera.

Moving the telescope and taking live images of the stars, comets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies using an astronomical CCD camera through our 17"planewave telescope.

Live close up images of the Moon when it is visible. Planets when they are visible.

Answer your astronomy questions.

You can request to see objects through the telescope like a star you have purchased from a registry.

Email you a colour photo of a colourful Nebula taken during the show.

Duration is 60 - 90 minutes.

Ideal for
Scout Groups who want to attain their space badge
School Groups who cannot attend
Families and individuals who want to observe deep sky objects live like galaxies, nebulae,
comets and star clusters
Overseas customers who can do this in their daylight hours while it is dark here




Times and Dates





These are conducted after our regular onsite night shows at a time of your choice anytime through the night.


Only outside of school holidays.


Scout and school groups can request an early 7pm session with about a months notice


We can cater a special show to your curriculum if you are a school group or scout group etc. at an earlier time if you book well in advance


Show goes for approx 1 hour depending on how many questions you have to ask.



Prices





Cost is $26 per computer login


This can include your whole family if you like for just $26 but on the one computer.



online delivery





The show is delivered online via Zoom


A link will be emailed to you before the show.


You will need to download the Zoom program in advance or once the link to the meeting is sent to you. This is free for normal use.


​A password will be given to you to access the show.


You will need a speaker to hear the presentation and obviously a screen to see it. If you want to ask questions you will need a microphone. Most laptops have these features.



Bookings





Availability

Only available outside of school holidays


For a 7pm show please book at least a month in advance


Otherwise we are available most nights in the later evening after our onsite shows are completed. Just suggest what time you wish throughout the evening.


1: Contact me by email or text or phone


Purchase a ticket by paypal or direct deposit.

Click here to pay by paypal

Email me for direct deposit details if the paypal site is down



Contact

Peter Starr

Phone 0488 425 940

email peter@dubboobservatory.com


The show on any night is dependant on weather.

If there is cloud cover we cannot do the show.


We can then reschedule your booking for another date you wish.


Objects visible for may





Session 1



We plan to show you some objects from the following list.

What we show will depend on the location of the Moon which can interfere


Planets: no planets visible at this time.


Moon: Full 8th April,

Visible in 7:30pm show 1st to 9th of April, also 30th of April

Visible in 10pm show 1st to 12th of April


Comets: Always something around to show


Nebulae: Tarantula Nebula, Eta Carina Nebula


Globular Clusters: Omega Centauri


Open Clusters: 17"Scope: Jewel Box, NGC 2362, NGC 3293 3"Scope: Beehive, Southern Beehive, Little Beehive, Southern Pleiades, Pincushion Cluster, NGC 3114, Butterfly


Galaxies: Sombrero Galaxy, Centaurus A, Southern Pinwheel Galaxy


Supernova Remnants: nil


Planetary Nebulae: Ghost Of Jupiter



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