Astronomy Field Nights

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This activity is similar to a Star Viewing Night except we take three of our transportable telescopes to your site. We also can include a general or specific astronomy computer presentation prior to the evening's star viewing.

Exploring the naked-eye sky at Perth Observatory.

Objects viewed through the telescopes may include (depending on the time of year, phase of the Moon etc):

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Other experiences can involve spotting satellites and meteors, and recognising constellations.

Astronomy field night telescopes

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - phone 9293 8255. (Contact details here.)

 

Additional details for TEACHERS

Note: In cloudy weather conditions we may need to more emphasize the astronomy computer presentation component.

Further rules and conditions.

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