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.
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.
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.
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.
8.00 pm start
Enjoy New Years Eve at the Observatory with sky tours and telescope viewing starting at 8pm.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Families: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Grown-ups: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Theme: Antarctica
Get in touch with us today, we’re happy to help with any enquiries about upcoming programs at the Port Macquarie Observatory.