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.


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



Times and Dates





January 9:00pm

February 9:00pm

March 8:30pm

April: 7:00pm

May : 7pm​


July School Holidays 6:30pm, 8pm


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


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



Prices





Adults $26

Seniors Card Holders $24

Children U/17 $12 (Must be accompanied by a paying adult)


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 visible for JuLY





Session 1



Planets: Jupiter and Saturn


Moon: New Moon 3rd, First Qtr 9th, Full 16th, Last Qtr 25th


Comets: nil


Nebulae: Tarantula Nebula, Eta Carina Nebula, Lagoon Nebula, Swan Nebula


Globular Clusters: 47 Tucanae, Omega Centauri, M4


Open Clusters: Jewel Box, The Butterfly Cluster, Ptolemy's Cluster, The Pincushion Cluster, Octopus Cluster, NGC 3293,, NGC 2516.


Binary Stars: Acrux, Alpha Centauri


Stars: Antares, Arcturus


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


Supernova Remnants: nil

Planetary Nebulae: Ghost of Jupiter, Blue Planetary Nebula


Constellations: Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Corvus, Crux, Centaurus, Serpens, Corona Australis, Corona Borealis, Lupus, Carina, Crater


Asterisms: Southern Cross and Pointers, False Cross, Diamond Cross, Sickle, Fish hook, southern crown, northern crown


Astrophotograph with your canon or Nikon SLR camera: Lagoon Nebula



Plan when to view planets in 2019





Session 1



Mercury Late Sept - Oct

Venus Oct - Dec

Mars Jan

Jupiter Mid May - October

Saturn Mid June - November

Uranus Jan - Feb, Oct - Dec

Neptune Aug - 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