Night Sky & Telescope Viewing - March 2026

We recommend you purchase tickets on or close to the day of the session when you can get a good idea how clear or cloudy the sky may be. The clearer the sky the more we see.

Show consists of;

Part A: An Astronomy presentation under the stars

Part B: Viewing of the stars through telescopes (weather permitting)

If we deem it overcast at start time you are offered 3 options;

1. Credit for a future available session in the next 3 years
2. stay for the extended astronomy presentation. If you don't see anything through a telescope we issue 50% refund excl booking fee.
3. A refund excl booking fee

1.25 hour duration

Scroll below for details of the show. For objects we plan to show, refer to our website(opens in a new tab)

• An outdoor astronomy presentation under the stars where you will learn about the night sky & some basic astronomy.

• View the planets, stars, and galaxies through our telescopes (if it is a clear night). If it is overcast we extend our astronomy presentation instead.
• See our website for the objects we plan to view. dubboobservatory.com/bookings/night-sky-telescope/
• The clearer the sky the more objects we see. The cloudier the sky the less we see. We recommend you book on or close to the day when you know what the weather is doing.
• Up to 9 telescopes to view through depending on number of people attending. We aim for 1 telescope for every 7 people.
• Point out constellations, stars and planets with a laser pointer (clear nights only).
• Answer your questions on the night sky and universe.
• Take a photo of a nebula with your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera or bring your SD card to use our canon camera. If the Moon is visible we photograph the Moon instead. We connect your camera body to the main telescope (clear nights only).
• If it is raining or is overcast at the start of the show we can either (A) issue a credit to attend a future session of equal value within the next 3 years or (B) Continue with the show starting with the astronomy talk and show you what we can through the telescopes if the sky happens to clear, or (C) a refund excluding the booking fee.
• The show is suitable for people 8 years & above.
• You must be able at least stand briefly and sometimes take a step or 2 up a ladder to view through the telescopes.
• This is an outdoor activity. Please dress according to the weather conditions. In winter it can be extremely cold. In some summer months there can be the odd mosquito so either cover up or apply some insect propellant.