Gingin Observatory is right next door to the Gravity Discovery Centre and together, both centres offer interesting, entertaining and inspiring science activities for educational excursions. Suitable for school years K-12 and Scouts of all ages.

Gingin Observatory offers the following astronomy/stargazing educational programs:

Daytime Solar Viewing Tour (1 hour)
View sun and moon (if available) through telescopes. Interactive and hands on. Entertaining theatre presentation on the Universe. Latest NASA missions. Educational games

2010 Prices: Minimum $162.50. Up to 25 children. $6.50 p/p thereafter.
1 teacher/leader per 15 students no charge. Coach driver no charge.
Additional teachers/leaders $6.50 p/p. Parents $9.50 p/p.


Evening Stargazing Tour (2 to 2.5 hours or tailored to suit)
Stargazing through telescopes. See stars, planets, galaxies and more. Laser beam sky tour of stars and constellations. Interactive and hands on. Entertaining theatre presentation on the Universe. Latest NASA missions. Educational games.

2010 Prices: Minimum $450.00. Up to 25 children. $18.00 p/p thereafter.
1 teacher/leader per 15 students no charge. Coach driver no charge.
Additional teachers/leaders $18.00 p/p. Parents $32.50 p/p.
Not available Fri, Sat & Sun nights (Sep to May).

Bookings for both programs are essential. Call 08 9575 7740. Click on this link below to print out your 2010 Education Kit and Booking Form.

2010 Education Kit and Booking Form

Additional documents you may need (click the relevant document to download):

Gingin Observatory Certificate of Currency
Gingin Observatory Fire Emergency Plan