Darbys Falls Observatory

At Darbys Falls Observatory visitors can explore the universe with one of the largest telescopes available to the public, a 500 millimetre Newtonian. Also available are the 400 millimetre, 300 millimetre and 200 millimetre F10 Schmidt-Cassegrain instruments, a six inch refractor and a flat screen planetarium.Darbys Falls Observatory near Cowra, NSW

The astronomers will show you around the night sky, pointing out the splendours of the heavens, including the Moon, planets, galaxies, star clusters, Saturn and its spectacular rings, Jupiter and its four moons and nebulae. Open every night during school holidays, conditions permitting.

An ASA designated Observatory.

Open Time
Friday, Saturday & Sunday night, weather permitting
Winter 7pm - 10 pm, Summer 8:30pm - 11pm 

Bookings are essential, and entry fees do apply.

Address: Observatory Road, Darbys Falls, NSW 2793
P: 02 6345 1900
F: 02 6345 1920
Email: darbysob@tpg.com.au
Mobile: 0417 461 162
Website: www.bintel.com.au/DarbyFalls.html

 
 

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