Starry summer skies at Melbourne Observatory - that's melbourne
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Starry summer skies at Melbourne Observatory 

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Description

Join with astronomers and gaze deep into the summer night sky as the roof of the Melbourne Observatory is opened.

Jupiter with its many moons can easily be seen for most of the summer months and there will be occasional viewing opportunities of both Uranus and Venus. Here's a chance to immerse yourself in the magnitude of the universe.

Suitable for families with children aged eight years and above.

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Location

Royal Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Alexandra Avenue Melbourne VIC 3004
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Meet at the Melbourne Observatory, outside the Visitor Centre at Observatory Gate on Birdwood Avenue.


Contact details

03 9252 2429
rbg@rbg.vic.gov.au
www.rbg.vic.gov.au


Date & times

01/12/2011 to 29/02/2012

Monday: 9pm - 10:30pm

Every Monday evening (except 26 December and 2 January).


How to get there

Trams and buses: Metlink


Price

Adults $18; concession $14; family of two adults and up to three children $50.


Features

Child-friendly

Wheelchair accessible


Bookings

Bookings available via

03 9252 2429

Payment Types:

Booking office

Post

Telephone


Payment method accepted

Cash

EFTPOS

All major cards