Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory
Port Macquarie's new Astronomy Science Centre opened it doors to the public in November 2024, 62 years after the opening of the old Observatory! We are curious group of people, passionate about sharing the wonders of our universe. We welcome members, community, visitors, donors & sponsors!
Sky Tours Presentation and Telescope
Between Wednesday 2 April 2025 and Wednesday 25 June 2025
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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Telescope viewing only
Between Wednesday 26 March 2025 and Sunday 29 June 2025
Visiting the Port Macquarie Observatory and learning about tonight's sky with our telescope operators
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Starrs Planetarium
Saturday 12 April 2025
An immersive 360 degree planetarium presenter-led astronomy show focussing on Aboriginal sky stories and whats in the night sky tonight. This visiting show is proudly sponsored by PMHC Community Grants Program.
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Official Opening of Port Macquarie Observatory
Monday 31 March 2025
Join our elected parliamentarian and local representatives to commemorate the official opening of the new Port Macquarie Observatory
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Curious questions with Professor Fred Watson (CANCELLED)
Sunday 30 March 2025
An opportunity for students aged between the ages of 8 and 18 years old to meet Professor Fred Watson - the patron of the Port Macquarie Astronomical Association and Australia's first Astronomer at large, author and media personality.
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Astronomical Opening with Fred Watson and Marnie Ogg
Saturday 29 March 2025
Fred Watson, Patron of Port Macquarie Astronomical Association, and Australia's First Astronomer at Large joined by Marnie Ogg - passionate advocate for the preservation of dark skies- will join participants for canapes and soft drinks before providing talks on all things relating to astronomy and dark skies together with a question and answer session followed by the unveiling of the Jim Daniel Dome.
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