Explore the stars with Outback Astronomy – a journey into the night sky
11/03/2024
Nestled in the vast expanses of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Outback Astronomy offers a mesmerising gateway to the universe as we help you to
Stargazing loyalty programme for Broken Hill locals
20/02/2024
Locals can make free return visits to attend a sky show when they are accompanied by visitors from out of town during 2024. The free
Use the Moon to learn to stargaze
10/01/2024
The Sky Tonight is our sky show for learning by doing. As the Moon is likely in the sky, either a crescent or nearly a
Take a peek at Sirius this summer
30/12/2023
The brightest star in the night sky is gloriously positioned right now for your night time entertainment. Stargazing at Sirius with binoculars is the perfect
Field guide helps you learn to stargaze
23/12/2023
An office worker au fait with customer service in optometry told us he was unable to learn astronomy. We disagree. When foundational astronomy knowledge is
Why is the dog upside down?
22/12/2023
Learning to identify constellations in the night sky can be a slow process. First, you need a big, dark sky with unobstructed viewing, like we
Betelgeuse for Dinner, with the Stars
22/12/2023
Why is the Betelgeuse Burger so popular at Dinner with the Stars events? It is named “Betelgeuse” becase of the star prominent in our summer
Time to image the sky
13/02/2019
Recent warm and calm weather brings out the astro-imager in many stargazers. It’s a great way to experience the outback night sky and take home
Stargaze like an ancient these holidays
01/10/2018
Ever wondered what the ancient folks saw in the sky? Speculate no further! These holidays Outback Astronomy highlights the iconic star patterns not just seen by Homo
