Tanya Hill sits on a seat in the Scienceworks Planetarium.

Discover the Night Sky

What: 18+ EVENT
When: Thursday 31 July
Thursday 28 August
Thursday 25 September
Thursday 30 October
Thursday 27 November
Session one
Show 7:30 to 8:30pm
Stargazing 8:30 to 9:30pm
Session two
Stargazing 8 to 9pm
Show 9 to 10pm
General information: Doors open at 7pm
Tickets: Adult $35
Concession $33
Member $30

Discover the wonders of the universe with astronomer Dr Tanya Hill.

Explore a feature of Melbourne’s night sky each month, stargaze through telescopes* guided by a fantastic team of amateur astronomers, put your questions forward for a lively Q&A and catch up on the latest astronomical news. Be prepared to discover a grand appreciation for the awe-inspiring cosmos that we live in. The Planetarium’s galaxy bar will open from 7pm, serving drinks and light snacks.

Come along each month and explore a new wonder of our universe:

2025 Program

31 July – Discover the Heart of the Milky Way
28 August – September’s Lunar Eclipse: Everything you need to know
25 September – Saturn Returns: A Closer Look at the Ringed Planet
30 October – James Webb Space Telescope: Three years of science observations
27 November – A Tour of the Night Sky’s Brightest Stars

*weather permitting

Audience members at the Planetarium are seated and looking up at the full dome — Audience in the Melbourne Planetarium

Accessibility

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.

A social story for this experience can be found on our Autism Friendly Museum webpage.