Outback Sky Journeys

This family friendly star gazing tour is designed for people of all ages with limited knowledge of the night sky but have an appreciation of its beauty. The tour is broken into three segments:- the past, the present and the future.

Past: Learn how ancient cultures used the night sky for mythology, orientation and to predict upcoming seasons.

Present: an opportunity to explore the night sky with telescopes, iPads and binoculars. Our resident astronomer will point out different constellations, stars and planets.

Future: the evening concludes as you sit back and relax, while your guide contemplates what may be around the corner for astronomy and humankind.

This star gazing tour will take you on a fact finding journey through the southern night sky, enhancing your knowledge on astronomy and its beginnings. Your resident astronomer will guide you through the evolution of the universe.

Take a moment to explore the vast night landscape with the use of telescopes, binoculars and iPads. Learn how stars are formed, why they produce light, the lifecycle of a star, the theory of the "Big Bang" and much more. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to have your questions answered in an Australian outback classroom.