Tanya Hill sits on a seat in the Scienceworks Planetarium.

Discover the Night Sky

What: 18+ EVENT
When: Thursday 28 August
Thursday 25 September
Thursday 30 October
Thursday 27 November
Session one
Show 7:30 to 8:30pm
Session two
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 such as cheese boards.

Stargazing

Stargazing with telescopes is available anytime from 7pm to 9:30pm, weather permitting.

2025 Program

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

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.