3rd April 2024   Sean Dooley the “Birdman” at the Observatory for two sessions plus activities for Children in the afternoon and viewing at the telescopes at the evening session. […]

Thursdays 9.45am and 4pm until the Winter Solstice (June 21) Our 45 minute Little Learners sessions incorporate astronomy, science language, thinking skills and fun for  little and not so little […]

2nd -8th April 2024 EVENTS  Walk on the Wild Side - Tuesday 2nd and Friday 5th     6.15pm - 9.15pm Join in with Andrew for a Walk on the Wild Side […]

9th April - 13th of April 2024 Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Join our nerdy school holiday program and learn more about our amazing universe. Bookings […]

138th Anniversary Oddie Lecture IV -  2024 - Lorayne Branch will be our Guest Speaker and will talk about her Great Grandfather Henry Sutton. Henry Sutton’s great-granddaughter, and biographer, Lorayne […]

138th Year 18th-26th May Discover the amazing and delightful observatory and our collection of instruments, books and space endeavour models. Safe viewing of the Sun after the tour if clear […]

Tuesday 11th June As a nod to the Kings Birthday Holiday happening on Monday the 10th of June: We bring you Astronomy - A Royal Affair: There will be a […]

SPACE IS EVER CHANGING 29th June - 13th July 2024 Looking for something to do in the school holidays?  Join our nerdy school holiday program and learn more about our […]

Our Explore! events feature a presentation and Q&A about a topic in astronomy followed by a guided tour of the observatory. Upcoming Explore Events 16 July | 4.00pm-5.00pm | Topic: […]

20 July 2024 International Moon Day marks the anniversary of the first moon landing. In the 21st century, humanity is determined to go back.  Learn more at one of our […]

10th- 16th August 2024 Is there a Planet B? We live on a beautiful planet, one capable of supporting human, animal and plant life. Is it the only one? Is […]

‘Gelareh’s voice can at one moment be soothing and dreamlike and then rise to artfully crafted keens – acute intensities that retain a knife-like edge of control and abandon.’  - […]