Dubbo Observatory
Onsite Telescope Viewing Shows
Astrophotography Sessions
Remote Astronomical Imaging / Photometry
17L Camp Road, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
Status of Tonight’s Show.
Thursday 22nd May
Weatherzone Forecast: 70% Cloud Cover, possible shower, 13 Deg C
(note forecasts are only predictions and can be wrong
7pm: Night Sky & Telescope Viewing: Astronomy talk only unless the sky clears
- Available
Premium Session: Will only run if the sky clears
- Available
Private Session:
- Not Available
- Not Available
12 Hour Forecast
📍 Dubbo Observatory
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75% cloud
Light rain
75% cloud
Light rain
80% cloud
Light rain
85% cloud
Overcast clouds
88% cloud
Light rain
79% cloud
Light rain
82% cloud
Light rain
80% cloud
Light rain
76% cloud
Light rain
41% cloud
Scattered clouds
35% cloud
Scattered clouds
42% cloud
Scattered clouds
53% cloud
Broken clouds
Weatherzone Forecasts Next 7 days, click here
| Comparison. | Night Sky & Telescope Viewing | Premium | Private |
| Min number of People | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Max number of people | 50 | 6 | 12 |
| Duration | 75 mins | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| View through telescopes | Yes, if sky is clear No if sky is overcast | Yes | Yes |
| Take Photos with your compatible DSLR camera | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Cost | Adult From $40 Child From $25 | $120 pp | Varies on numbers |
| Children under 5 years of age | No | No | Yes |
| What happens if its cloudy | Extended presentation or credit issued | Canceled & refund issued | Canceled & refund issued |
| When does it run | 9pm | -10:30pm -Not on or around full moon | -10:30pm -Not on or around full moon |
| Astronomy talk | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Refundable if you cancel | Only if we can resell your ticket. | Yes | Yes |
| Can I book in advance | On the day | Yes | Yes |
| Binoculars | No | Yes | Yes (6 only) |
| Printed astrophoto | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bring your own telescope to be given tips and instruction | No | No | Yes |
How to get to the observatory
- Address: 17L Camp Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830
- We are located 8.5km from the city centre. The road is sealed. Beware of Kangaroos at night.
- You require your own transport to travel to the observatory. We advise not to use a taxi as we find 50% of the time, they will not turn up to pick you up to back to town after the show.
- Do not ask google for directions as it may direct you the wrong direction.
- From Dubbo, travel south along the Newel Hwy. Turn left onto Obley Rd & drive for 3.3km (do not turn into the zoo which google calls camp rd, this is incorrect). Turn right onto Camp Rd& proceed another 1.3km. We are on the left after Rhino Lodge and Soul Country and before the Winery.
- If you are travelling from the Zoo accommodation, do not plan to walk, you must drive out to the Obley Rd exit, turn right, then turn right again onto Camp d, We are 1.3km on the left.
Astronomical Imaging
- Remote Observatory Hosting
- Remote CCD Photometry of Variable stars, comets and asteroids using our 20-inch telescope.
- Photography of a star purchased from the International Star Registry.
- Remote Imaging of Deep Sky Objects using our 17-inch telescope. LRGB and 3nm Ha, SII, OIII filters available.
Contact us for more information.
