News & events Mount Stromlo Public Astronomy Nights Body Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite the Canberra community to attend our public observing nights. Come and see the rings of Saturn, the craters of the moon as well as beautiful star clusters and nebulae. On the night attendees will be taken on a ‘tour of the universe’ with talks by astronomers from Mt. Stromlo Observatory and observations on several telescopes. Entry by gold coin donation. Warm clothing is recommended. In the event of cloudy/bad weather, star gazing will be cancelled (the talks will occur regardless of the weather). You can check out the weather at Mt Stromlo using our all sky camera. We will also post updates on our Facebook page. Support us If you like what we do and would like to support our public programs, you can donate online. donate online Past events 7 Sep 2024 | 7 - 9pm Public Astronomy Night at Wildbark 2024 Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky View the event 6 Sep 2024 | 7 - 9pm Mt. Stromlo Public Astronomy Night 2024 Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night. View the event 10 Aug 2024 | 7 - 9pm Public Astronomy Night at Wildbark 2024 Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky View the event 9 Aug 2024 | 7 - 9pm Mt. Stromlo Public Astronomy Night 2024 Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night. View the event 13 Jul 2024 | 7 - 9pm Public Astronomy Night at Wildbark 2024 Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky View the event 12 Jul 2024 | 7 - 9pm Mt. Stromlo Public Astronomy Night 2024 Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night. View the event 15 Jun 2024 | 7 - 9pm Public Astronomy Night at Wildbark 2024 Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky View the event 14 Jun 2024 | 7 - 9pm Mt. Stromlo Public Astronomy Night 2024 Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night. View the event 11 May 2024 | 7 - 9pm Public Astronomy Night at Wildbark 2024 Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky View the event 10 May 2024 | 7 - 9pm Mt. Stromlo Public Astronomy Night 2024 Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night. View the event 20 Apr 2024 | 7 - 9pm Public Astronomy Night at Wildbark 2024 Join us at Wildbark for an amazing series of Stargazing nights! Wildbark and Mount Stromlo Observatory have partnered up to bring you a follow up stargazing night after our public nights up here. With the help of the Canberra Astronomical Society, there will be plenty to see in the sky View the event 19 Apr 2024 | 7 - 9pm Mt. Stromlo Public Astronomy Night 2024 Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2024. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night. View the event