Winter -Spring Term3 Program 2022
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 […]
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Spring School Holiday Program 2022
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 […]
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“Our Closest Neighbour -The Moon” Exhibition
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 […]
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International Observe the Moon Night
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 […]
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Krystal De Napoli and Total Eclipse of the Moon
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 […]
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Viewing of C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Bookings Essential AT LAKE WENDOUREE From 8.45pm AEDT Wednesday 8th February ONLY Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be a 6.0 magnitude appearance for us on 8th appearing low in the […]
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Valentine’s Evening Under the Stars
Image: Pluto's Heart - NASA New Horizons Spacecaft 2015 Monday 14th February 8.15 - 9.45 pm Come along and join us for a Special supper under the Stars. Love […]
Fauna & Firmament Under the Stars
Tours Discover Nocturnal Wildlife and the Amazing Universe The Ballarat Observatory and Golden Nugget Discovery Tours have come together to give you an unforgettable bush and night time experience. We […]
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Dark Side of the Moon
Saturday 25rd February 6.30-9.30pm We are thrilled to present an event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon on 1st March 1973 […]
Eclipse Chasers Book Launch
Discover the drama and beauty of total solar eclipses, the science and their fascinating history. Program 6.00pm Judith Bailey, Observatory Manager Introduction to Eclipse Chasers, 5 mins Graeme Hood, Past […]
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Autumn School Holiday Program 2023
Autumn School Holiday Program 8th April - 17th April Includes International Dark Sky Week 18th - 23rd April. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. 2.00pm Thursday 13th April our special guest speaker […]
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Assoc. Prof Emma Ryan-Weber
IAU Women and Girls in Astronomy Outreach Global Project - All Genders Welcome :) Special Visit Autumn School Holiday Program 13th April Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm 2.00pm Thursday 13th April […]