VASTROC 2021
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 […]
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 […]
Winter Term 2 Program From 26th April - 25th June Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Daytime Program 2.00-3.30 Safe onbservation of the Sun, Camera Obscura, Interesting news, Tour, Devonshire Afternoon Tea […]
Winter - Spring Term3 Program From 12th July- 15th September Includes Science Week program 13th -24th August - Saturn Up Close. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Day Time Program […]
4.00-5.30pm Day program -BYO Picnic. Cold Drinks available. Looking for something to do in the holidays? The Observatory will run our Nerdy Science Activities through the School holidays from 17th […]
ISS Progress 75 resupply ship, with the full Moon above the Earth's horizon, is pictured separating from the International Space Station shortly after undocking from the Zvezda service module. Photo:NASA […]
This page includes details for our International Moon Night Event 2022. Check our our 2023 International Observe the Moon Night Event by Clicking Here! 1st October 2022 7.15-9.15 pm The […]
Image Credit: Phil Hart Tuesday 8th November 7.00pm Guest Speaker : Krystal De Napoli - Gomeroi astrophysicist About Krystal is an astrophysics graduate, now undertaking an Honours degree at Monash […]