General Astronomy Session - July 2025
1 July 2025 to 31 July 2025 Dubbo Observatory, 17L Camp Road, Dubbo, NSW, Australia.- Night Sky & Astronomy Show
- An outdoor astronomy presentation under the stars where you will learn about the night sky & some basic astronomy.
- View the planets, stars, and galaxies through our telescopes (if it is a clear night). If it is overcast we extend our astronomy presentation instead.
- See our website for the objects we plan to view. dubboobservatory.com/bookings/night-sky-telescope/
- The clearer the sky the more objects we see. The cloudier the sky the less we see. We recommend you book on or close to the day when you know what the weather is doing.
- Up to 9 telescopes to view through depending on number of people attending. We aim for 1 telescope for every 6 people.
- Point out constellations, stars and planets with a laser pointer (clear nights only).
- Answer your questions on the night sky and universe.
- Take a photo of a nebula with your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera or bring your SD card to use our canon camera. If the Moon is visible we photograph the Moon instead. We connect your camera body to the main telescope (clear nights only).
- If it is raining or is overcast at the start of the show we can either (A) issue a credit to attend a future session of equal value within the next 3 years or (B) Continue with the show starting with the astronomy talk and show you what we can through the telescopes if the sky happens to clear. If we cant show you anything through a telescope we issue a 50% refund excluding the booking fee.
- The show is suitable for people 8 years & above.
- CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND.
- You must be able at least stand briefly and sometimes take a step or 2 up a ladder to view through the telescopes.
This is an outdoor activity. So dress according to the weather conditions. In winter it can be extremely cold. In some summer months there can be the odd mosquito so either cover up or apply some insect propellant.
You can check weather forecasts for Dubbo on weatherzone https://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/cw-slopes-and-plains/dubbo/next48hours
Show consists of;
Part A: An Astronomy presentation under the stars
Part B: Viewing of the stars through telescopes (weather permitting)
If it is overcast at start time you have the option of a credit for a future available session OR stay for the extended astronomy presentation. A 50% refund is given if we cant show you anything through the telescope. If you prefer a clear sky, please book on the day.
Tickets are not refundable.
(NOTE CHILDREN UNDER 5 YRS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND).
1.25 hour duration, 50 tickets allocated per session.
Scroll below for details of the show. For objects we plan to show, refer to our website https://dubboobservatory.com/bookings/night-sky-telescope/.