What's On in 2013

The UWS Penrith Observatory runs astronomy nights designed to enhance exposure to astronomy, science and space science. These nights run regardless of the weather and include a multimedia presentation with question time, a 3D astronomy movie, a tour of the dome area 0.6m telescope, and an opportunity to view the night sky through the University’s computerised telescopes (weather permitting).

Find out about our hours, costs and enquiries.

Public Astronomy Programs
(UWS Penrith Campus, Werrington North - Building AO)

MAY

 

Saturday 18 May
7.00pm - 9.00pm

 

 Mums & Kids Astronomy Night
  • BOOKINGS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS NIGHT. Please select another night below.

JUNE
Saturday 1 June
7.00pm - 9.00pm

Astronomy Night
Supermassive Black Holes and the Unified Model
Saturday 15 June
7.00pm - 9.00pm		 Astronomy Night
How to Create a Star

JULY
Saturday 6 July
7.00pm - 9.00pm

School Holiday Kids Astronomy Night
Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe

Wednesday 10 July
10.00am - 12.00noon

 School Holidays Hands-on Science Program Fun with the Sun
Saturday 13 July
7.00pm - 9.00pm

School Holiday Kids Astronomy Night
Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe

AUGUST
Saturday 10 August
7.00pm - 9.00pm

Astronomy Night
Seeing the Invisible!
Wednesday 14 August
7.00pm - 9.00pm		 National Science Week
Astronomy Night
Cosmic Engine & Astrophysics Night
Saturday 31 August
7.00pm - 9.00pm

Astronomy Night
Supernovae & Supernova Remnants
SEPTEMBER

Saturday 14 September
7.00pm - 9.00pm

Astronomy Night
Astronomy From Antartica

Wednesday 25 September
10.00am - 12noon

School Holiday Hands-on Science Program
Star Stuff
Saturday 28 October
7.00pm - 9.00pm		 School Holiday Kids Astronomy Night
Cosmic Collisions
OCTOBER
Saturday 5 October
7.00pm - 9.00pm

School Holiday Kids Astronomy Night
Cosmic Collisions
Saturday 12 October
8.00pm - 10.00pm		 Astronomy Night
Mothers & Kids Astronomy Night
Saturday 26 October
8.00pm - 10.00pm
 Astronomy Night Black Holes
NOVEMBER
Saturday 16 November
8.00pm - 10.00pm

Astronomy Night
Is Anyone Out There?
Saturday 30 November
8.00pm - 10.00pm		 Astronomy Night
Telescopes for Christmas
 

These programs are subject to change without notice and run regardless of the weather.

Cost for Family Programs:
$15.00 Adult
$10.00 Child/Concession
$40.00 Family

For enquiries:
Phone (02)4736 0135 (Mon, Wed or Thurs) or 
Email  penrithobservatory@uws.edu.au