OBSERVATORIES AND PLANETARIUMS
Sydney Observatory, the oldest observatory in Australia, offers a range of experiences, including exhibitions on astronomy and meteorology, 3D Space Theatre, a digital planetarium and night telescope viewings. A new telescope and dome in the grounds are accessible for people in wheelchairs.
1003 Upper Fort Street, Millers Point maas.museum/sydney-observatory/Inquiries and bookings: tel: (02) 9921 3485, fax: (02) 9921 3489
email: info@maas.museum
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomasbrisbane-planetarium
The Melbourne Planetarium, Scienceworks Museum
museumvictoria.com.au/planetarium
The Adelaide Planetarium
Scitech Planetarium, Perth
Space Place, Wellington
museumswellington.org.nz/space-place/
Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, Auckland
About the author
Dr Nick Lomb spent over 30 years at Sydney Observatory. He curated numerous exhibitions and was a frequent commentator on astronomical events in the southern sky. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Queensland.
Nick was a regular contributor to the Observatory’s blog and has been the author of the annual Sky Guide since 1991. He has authored and co-authored a number of other publications, including Transit of Venus: 1631 to the Present.