About Time!
Thinking about visiting the Ballarat Observatory? These school holidays are a great time to visit.
With Evening Sessions, AstroKids and short film screenings there's something of interest at a time that works for you! And what joins them all - it's the thread of time.
Join an EVENING SESSION to go back in time via a tour of the historic buildings and additions from over the years, enjoy some rest time for your feet during a presentation, and finish off the night with stargazing chats with an astronomy while looking back in time through a telescope at the stars and more.
Join one of our SCREENING sessions to watch three ASTROTOUR short films.
1. Telescope
2. After Stars
3. Realising Einsteins Universe.
For those with kids aged 8-13 we reccomend an AstroKids session. You and the Kids will Learn how to tell the time with sky! You’ll hear from a local astronomer, practice your time-telling skills, make a bush clock and more. AstroKids makes for great family time.
Join us these School Holidays. It's "About Time!"
Session Times*
2.15pm AstroTour Screening
3.30pm AstroKids
7.30pm Evening Session
* Various days (for exact sessions see the list below or via the book button (dependant on your device)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
+ Bookings are required
+ Minimum Numbers are required for sessions to go ahead. Participants will be contacted via email if the session is to be cancelled, refunds will be offered in such as case.
Minimum Booked Tickets.
AstroKids: 12
Evenings: 4
Screenings: 4
+ All Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18+.
Screening Info:
1. Telescope: From humble beginnings using small glass lenses, to enormous modern telescopes, this film covers the fundamental concepts of optical and radio astronomy. Dr. Alan Duffy takes a look at how our understanding of the universe is shaped by advances in telescope technology.
2. After Stars: Red supergiant star MB-8782 is about to end its life - but when the star explodes, will it produce a black hole or a pulsar? Join Margus, Dr Jozalin and WLR-309 as they find out. (Fictional Story)
3. Realising Einstein's Universe: A journey into the universe Einstein envisaged almost 100 years ago. Today, supercomputers enable scientists to visualise the most wondrous astronomical objects, unlock their secrets and allow everyone to comprehend the natural beauty of Einstein's Universe.
With Evening Sessions, AstroKids and short film screenings there's something of interest at a time that works for you! And what joins them all - it's the thread of time.
Join an EVENING SESSION to go back in time via a tour of the historic buildings and additions from over the years, enjoy some rest time for your feet during a presentation, and finish off the night with stargazing chats with an astronomy while looking back in time through a telescope at the stars and more.
Join one of our SCREENING sessions to watch three ASTROTOUR short films.
1. Telescope
2. After Stars
3. Realising Einsteins Universe.
For those with kids aged 8-13 we reccomend an AstroKids session. You and the Kids will Learn how to tell the time with sky! You’ll hear from a local astronomer, practice your time-telling skills, make a bush clock and more. AstroKids makes for great family time.
Join us these School Holidays. It's "About Time!"
Session Times*
2.15pm AstroTour Screening
3.30pm AstroKids
7.30pm Evening Session
* Various days (for exact sessions see the list below or via the book button (dependant on your device)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
+ Bookings are required
+ Minimum Numbers are required for sessions to go ahead. Participants will be contacted via email if the session is to be cancelled, refunds will be offered in such as case.
Minimum Booked Tickets.
AstroKids: 12
Evenings: 4
Screenings: 4
+ All Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18+.
Screening Info:
1. Telescope: From humble beginnings using small glass lenses, to enormous modern telescopes, this film covers the fundamental concepts of optical and radio astronomy. Dr. Alan Duffy takes a look at how our understanding of the universe is shaped by advances in telescope technology.
2. After Stars: Red supergiant star MB-8782 is about to end its life - but when the star explodes, will it produce a black hole or a pulsar? Join Margus, Dr Jozalin and WLR-309 as they find out. (Fictional Story)
3. Realising Einstein's Universe: A journey into the universe Einstein envisaged almost 100 years ago. Today, supercomputers enable scientists to visualise the most wondrous astronomical objects, unlock their secrets and allow everyone to comprehend the natural beauty of Einstein's Universe.
Sunday 26 April 2026 - Monday 27 April 2026 (UTC+10)
Location
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum
439 Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant Victoria 3350
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