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Plugging ear phones into audio unit at Outback Astronomy
Man on top of his sleeping bag while viewing  through binoculars
Lady looking into an eyepiece
Wine bottle and glasses

Milky Way Hangout

Broken Hill, New South Wales

Enjoy stargazing in comfort. Observe the dark, unobstructed outback sky in Broken Hill. This is a dark sky event hosted mainly during cooler nights, generally from autumn through winter and into early spring, in the southern hemisphere. A sky guide provides live commentary, explaining the view. See the dimmest stars possible. Discover nearby galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. Events may feature special viewings, like planets, a rising moon, and sometimes comets. Be surprised by "shooting stars". The telescope operator engages a variety of optical instruments to facilitate wonderful views of the sky. However, it is naked eye views of the Milky Way Galaxy and its hazy band overhead that creates the most memorable experience. No astronomy or science knowledge is required. The commentary explains the magnificent view above. The sky guide is heard via a personal audio unit loaned to you. Bring your own cabled 3.5mm ear phones or buy online when booking. Outback Astronomy supplies equipment, live commentary, various seating options, including upright and reclined chairs, as well as food and beverage options that can be selected when booking online. Guests are encouraged to hire the reclined chair and sleeping bag combination during the very cold winter months.
From $75.00 – $140.00
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$75 includes bench-style seating, binoculars, audio unit. $140 - main differences are reclined chair, food, one beverage. Finance institution provider fees added to online booking price.

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Rate

From $75.00 to $140.00

Capacity

Min 6 · Max 40

Service Update Date

23 Feb 2025

Actively Welcomes People With Access Needs.

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Service Facility

Carpark, Family Friendly, Non Smoking, Pet Friendly - Enquire, Public Toilet

Service Types

Adventure and Outdoors Tours, Cultural and Theme Tours, Nature and wildlife, Nightlife Tours

Tour Format

Large Group Tour, On-site Experience, Private Tour, Small Group Tour

Transport

Land - Self Propelled

Vertical Classifications

Customised, Evening

Fitness

Basic

Accessibility Attribute

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Where it starts

18817 Barrier Highway, (the former Royal Flying Doctor Communications Base), Broken Hill, New South Wales

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