Close Approach Asteroid 2001 HO32
SPECIAL EVENT Close approach of 2001 FO32 March 2oth two sessions. The Observatory will open from 10.00pm. Ballarat is well placed to observe this close approach. It will be closest […]
SPECIAL EVENT Close approach of 2001 FO32 March 2oth two sessions. The Observatory will open from 10.00pm. Ballarat is well placed to observe this close approach. It will be closest […]
Afternoon Program 2.30-4.30pm Day program - BYO Afternoon Tea, Cold Drinks available. Astronomy activities, History Tour, Astronomy Storytime. Astronomy Movies about the Solar System and the Little Things in our […]
This event is now on Friday 16th July due to Covid19. Hopefully all will be okay! Celebrate the prelude to the Winter Solstice with a night of food cooked over […]
Cancelled -Possibly coming in 2022 20th August - Now Full 17th September Come and join us for Full Moon Feast, the second of our Fire and Stars series, celebrating the […]
4.30pm - 5.30pm - OzGrav Astronomers and PHD students from Swinburne University Get hands-on with interactive activities about black holes, neutron stars and gravitational waves. Try some virtual reality to […]
'Our Sun' -Special Science Week Event - 28th August Covid lockdown has cancelled some of our activities for the launch of Science Week and BIFB events but we will, still […]
We are very excited to be hosting VASTROC 2021 in Ballarat 1-2 October. Due to the current Restrictions, BAS are planning all the lectures on Zoom, so that no one […]
17th - 24th December selected nights. C/2021 A1 (Leonard) - A Christmas Comet! Come along and join in with one of nature's spectacular events, as Comet Leonard approaches close […]
Bookings Essential Monday 20th and Wednesday 22nd December Only 8.30-9.30pm View Point Lake Wendouree C/2021 A1 (Leonard) - A Christmas Comet! Come along and join in with one of […]
Summer School Holiday Program From 11th January to 29th January Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. 5.00-7.00pm Day Program Looking for something to do in the holidays? The Observatory will run our […]
1st February - 8th April Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Times vary as Sunset times vary The Observatory is open for General Public visits on the listed days, group bookings are available […]
Monday 16th May The International Day of Light is held on May 16th every year, the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and […]