What is it and how do we define it? Even though time has existed since the beginning of, well, time, it was still necessary to unlock the mechanism of time, to understand it, to record it. 6.00pm: Dinner 7.30pm: Talk about Leap Days, Calendars and Time with Judith Bailey, Observatory Manager 8.00pm: Viewing at the […]
Saturday 9th March Looking for something to do this Labour Day Long weekend? Want to learn more about our amazing universe? On Saturday the 9th of March the Ballarat Observatory will be open for you to learn about our amazing universe. Note: Bookings Essential. Afternoon Session 2pm-3.30pm This session has been cancelled in line with our […]
Humanity’s First Time Around the Moon … And Our Next with Stephen Slater film producer with credits including Apollo 11 (Almost last minute confirmation!! Don't miss out.) It has been 55 years since humans first went around the Moon on Apollo 8. Next year, NASA will do it again on Artemis 2. Join Stephen Slater, film producer (with credits including Apollo 11), with this exclusive look into Apollo 8 and one of human's riskiest journeys. Using unseen archival film clips, Stephen will take us on an out-of-this world multimedia experience. 6.00pm: Optional Dinner 7.00pm: Talk 8.00pm: Optional Supper 8.30: Optional viewing […]
FAMILY EVENT 6.30pm Bring along a picnic to have outside under the stars, beautiful grounds and plenty of space to spread out. Refreshments and snacks available at the the Third Rock Cafe. Children's activities outside and inside, get involved in our Protecting the Night Activities for Students and Adults :) to go into the draw […]
Saturday 30th March 2024 2.30pm-4.30pm Hop into some Easter fun at our Cosmic Eggstravaganza: A program of fun awaits: Easter Egg Activity, Easter Basket Making, Easter-Themed Astronomy talk for children and more. The Third Rock Cafe will be open for a sausage sizzle, tea and coffee, hot chocolates and hot cocoas, and hot cross buns. […]