Our next Public Open Nights will be in August 2026

 

See the stars through our telescopes!

Open Night on the Field Small
 

View moon craters, star clusters and nebulae through the 41cm Selby telescope operating in the Observatory Dome, the 35cm Napier telescope under the roll-off roof, and a variety of telescopes on the field. 

Astronomy lectures. BBQ, hot and cold food and drinks, books, posters and gifts on sale.

BYO curiosity, questions and warm beanie.

Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August 2026

Green Point Observatory, Oyster Bay
Corner of Green Point Rd and Caravan Head Rd

Adults $15, Children $5, Families $30
No booking required - Pay at gate with cash or card.

Note: Children may not be carried on ladder in our dome.- They can enjoy junior activities and viewing with smaller scopes
Important: Parents/Carers are responsible for and must remain with their children at all times
Please check our Facebook page closer to date for a weather update.

Looking Up At Open Night

Come and look through the giant Selby Telescope

Selby Almost Finished