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Sky Stories - Presentation + Telescope

Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 8PM

Enjoy an evening travelling to different parts of the universe with presenter-led slide show and talk followed by guided viewing of the planets and stars in our night sky through our 14” telescope.

Proudly operated by the Port Macquarie Astronomical Society, The Observatory has been inspiring stargazers and fostering a love for astronomy amongst the local community for decades.

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WEATHER NOTE

Telescope viewing is weather sensitive.

Telescope only bookings:

If there is a strong likelihood of poor visibility, we will notify you before 4 pm on the day and refund your money.

Presentation + Telescope bookings will proceed regardless of poor visibility but patrons will be given the option of a telescope voucher to return on an other night or a 20% refund on your tickets

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Upcoming Events


Sunday 21st December, 2025

Summer Solstice Celebrations

7.30 pm to 10.00pm

Come along and enjoy the night sky, quiz challenges and find out why the summer solstice is worth celebrating! Music performed by Blokes Notes.

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Monday 22nd December, 2025

Summer Solstice Celebrations for Under 16s

Sessions:

10.00am to 11.30 am

3.00pm to 4.30 pm

Enjoy a view of the night sky in the daytime in our blow-up planetarium, learn about the summer solstice and enjoy quiz, games and prizes.

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Monday 29th December, 2025

Sky Tours - Presentation and Telescope Events

8.00 pm start

Enjoy an entertaining and interesting presentation on particular facets of our cosmos and explanation of what can be seen in the night sky on the night, followed by a look through our telescope.

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Wednesday 31st December, 2025

Enjoy New Years Eve at the Observatory

8.00 pm start

Enjoy New Years Eve at the Observatory with sky tours and telescope viewing starting at 8pm.

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Monday 5th January, 2026

Sky Tours - Presentation and Telescope Events

8.00 pm start

Enjoy an entertaining and interesting presentation on particular facets of our cosmos and explanation of what can be seen in the night sky on the night, followed by a look through our telescope.

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Wednesday 14th January, 2026

Kids and Quarks Session

10.00 am

Dive into space-themed interactive fun this summer school holidays at the Observatory.

Kids 5-12 Years old (small kids under adult supervision)

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Thursday 15 January, 2026

Telescope Only night

8.15 pm

Enjoy a tour of the night sky looking through our 14 inch telescope; eyeball the planets, search for deep sky objects and learn to identify the constellations in the night sky.

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Thursday 22 January, 2026

Telescope Only night

8.15 pm

Enjoy a tour of the night sky looking through our 14 inch telescope; eyeball the planets, search for deep sky objects and learn to identify the constellations in the night sky.

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Sunday 21st June 2026

Winter Solstice Celebrations

Families: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Grown-ups: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm

Theme: Antarctica

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  • Quizzes
  • Colouring & Drawing
  • Learn about & make a solar system
  • Playing with the 'gravity well'
  • Make a planet!
  • Look through the solar 'scope
  • Fun with magnets
  • ...and more

Places are limited, so book early.

$10 per child, adults free

1st October 10am to 11:30am
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Have any questions about our events?

Get in touch with us today, we’re happy to help with any enquiries about upcoming programs at the Port Macquarie Observatory.

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