Welcome to the Gingin Observatory come and experience Astronomy  with us !  

 At the Gingin Observatory visitors experience the wonders of space by viewing through our  telescopes, engaging with astronomers and by interacting during a big screen presentation that highlights our beautiful universe.

The Gingin Observatory building is split into two easily accessible ground-level areas. Walk into our reception/shop and theatre room where we begin the session with an introduction and presentation. Our viewing area has a fully retractable 7.5 tonne roof driven by a  motor on either side. Once open our astronomers will take you on a laser-guided tour of the stars & constellations before introducing you to  our telescopes. "Obsession", the largest in available  for public access in Australia  will take you on a journey into deep space  & beyond. While waiting your turn, check out our beautiful night sky with our high magnification binoculars. 

Have you ever gazed up into the night sky and wanted to know more about the mysteries that lay within the darkness? At the Gingin Observatory just a glance through a powerful telescope and some words of wisdom from the night sky enthusiasts can unlock at least some of the secrets of the universe.

Our telescopes take you hurtling back in time revealing space as it was thousands years ago.  If you're viewing a star that is 5,000 light years away then you are actually seeing the light from that star as it was 5,000 years ago because that's how long it takes the light to reach us here on Earth.

This is just one of the fascinating facts you'll walk away with thanks to our astronomers who are on hand to answer your questions and reveal what you're seeing though the telecopes. You will learn  about "galactic cannibalism"... apparently big galaxies are rather partial to smaller ones and are prone to gobble them up!. There are also the planets.....Saturn, Mars or Jupiter - at specific times of the year, It's enough to make your mind boggle, so come along and join us for an entertaining evening and see some of the great wonders of our beautiful and brilliant universe!.

GINGIN OBSERVATORY Astronomers took the world stage and helped locate & live feed the passing  of ASTEROID DA14  to NASA and the rest of the world on February 16th 2013.

 ASTEROID_2012_DA14.pdf - SEE THE- Footage from Gingin Observatory

Thankyou to our Galaxy Team for all the time, effort & skill they put into achieving this incredible feat. Over 9 million people in the US saw the coverage and the news footage was broadcast all over the world on the day . What a memorable adventure for all of us at the Gingin Observatory.

Since then, the "Team" have gone on to be involved in other events in the southern hemisphere for NASA........WHAT'S NEXT ?

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Entry Prices

• $52.00 Adults
• $45.00 Seniors
• $33.00 Children (6-16yrs)
• Children Under 5- FREE
• $165.00 Family ( 2 Adults & 2 Children ( 6--16 yrs)
• Groups of 10  there is a % off  ( for certain events only)

 Stargazing Gift Vouchers:

 Why not buy a Stargazing Gift Voucher  for that someone special ! (Valid for only 6 mths from date of purchase)

 # Call office when ready to book. They can be found at  GIFT VOUCHERS - SHOPPING IN SPACE**

  Please Note: Our Prices vary depending on the Daytime Solar Viewing  or Stargazing Evening events.

Gingin Observatory Office Hours :

•  Monday 11am -  2pm  (office closed public holidays)
• Tuesday  to Saturday 9:00 - 12:00

( Please leave a message on our phone and we will endevour to get back to you as soon as we can)

 thankyou from the HEAD STARGAZER''S.

NB : Due to the  sunset each night during the year our viewing and event times change approx e.g. Summer 8pm starts, Autum 7.30pm - 7pm starts , Winter, 6.30- 6pm starts. Spring 6.30pm - 7pm starts.( this information is provided on our calendar of events).

•  SOLAR EVENTS- why not book an event now!    ( daytime viewing available to groups please pre book first)     

JUNE

DARK NIGHT EVENTS

• DISCOUNT FRIDAY 28TH (1.5hrs)
• SATURDAY 29TH EARLY EVENT ( 1.5hrs)
• SATURDAY 29TH - LATE EVENT (1.5hrs)

JUNE

MOON EVENTS

• DISCOUNT FRIDAY "SUPER MOON" 21ST
• SATURDAY 22ND - "SUPER MOON" EARLY EVENT (especially for families with small children) ( 1.5HRS)
• SATURDAY 22ND -"SUPER MOON" LATE EVENTS - ( 1.5HRS)
• SUNDAY 23RD "SUPER MOON" ( 2HRS)

Earth is at Solstice on June Friday 21st, The FULL MOON is on Sunday June 23rd- at these times it will be closer to Earth than any other time this year ( a so called "SUPER MOON") great for astro photographers- so why not come along and check out what the fuss is all about and come along to the Gingin Observatory and browse our beautiful night sky and learn some things you may not of known before......!

•  BOOK NOW- EARLY  FOR JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SOME SEATS ARE DISCOUNTED AND LIMITED AND GOING FAST........................!
•  SEASONAL PASSES  FOR FAMILIES / ADULTS / CHILDREN - COMMING  SOON!!!! ( information  coming soon keep an eye on our website!)

 Events published are subject to change due to weather conditons, please phone or email to confirm your bookings  by 12 noon on the day, if you are concerned or wish to re-schedule.

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Gingin Observatory is an Accredited Tourism Business and was a finalist in the 2010 Western Australian Tourism Awards!