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A man looking into the eyepiece of a large telescope, pointed towards the night sky at the Melbourne Observatory.
7 Sep – 30 Nov

Stellar Nights

  • Entertainment
  • Events

Embark on a captivating journey through time and space with our guided tours at the Melbourne Observatory.

Dating back to 1861, discover the Melbourne Observatory’s significant place in Victoria’s history and its continued importance as a cultural and heritage site.

Experience two of the iconic telescopes housed in the buildings of the Observatory and learn how to use a telescope yourself on the Observatory Viewing Lawn. Delve into distant nebulae, lunar landscapes and planetary wonders.

Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria’s passionate guides for an unforgettable night, where the present, history and cosmos converge.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 7 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9.45pm 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Mon 14 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9.45pm 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Mon 21 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9.45pm 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Mon 28 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9.45pm 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Mon 5 Oct
  • 8pm - 10.15pm 8:00pm - 10:15pm
Mon 12 Oct
  • 8pm - 10.15pm 8:00pm - 10:15pm
Mon 19 Oct
  • 8pm - 10.15pm 8:00pm - 10:15pm
Mon 26 Oct
  • 8pm - 10.15pm 8:00pm - 10:15pm
Mon 9 Nov
  • 8.30pm - 10.15pm 8:30pm - 10:15pm
Mon 16 Nov
  • 8.30pm - 10.15pm 8:30pm - 10:15pm
Mon 23 Nov
  • 8.30pm - 10.15pm 8:30pm - 10:15pm
Mon 30 Nov
  • 8.30pm - 10.15pm 8:30pm - 10:15pm

Location

Melbourne Observatory
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

Adult / general $45
Children $25
Book online for Stellar Nights

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9252 2300
  • email address: events@rbg.vic.gov.au
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Bookish Club with Tim Rogers

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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