Built in 1858, Sydney Observatory is Australia's oldest Observatory
A visit to Sydney Observatory can include lectures, daily or nightly viewing through telescopes, a virtual reality 3-D space theatre show. At night time visitors can get fine views of the moon, the planets and some of the best-loved features of the southern sky.
The Observatory also comprises a historic 29cm lens telescope built in 1874, a 42cm computer controlled telescope and hydrogen-alpha solar telescope, beautiful gardens and the beanbag planetarium. It also presents temporary exhibitions
Times and Prices
Day visit
10.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday
10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday, Sunday and school holidays
Open every day except Christmas day
3D space theatre & telescope tour times :
11.00am, noon, 2.00pm and 3.30pm weekends and school holidays
FREE Admission to gardens and observatory/museum only
3-D space theatre + telescopes Adult $7 AUS / Child $5 AUS
Night tour times
April to September: 6.15pm to 8.00pm and 8.15pm to 10.00pm
October and November: 8.15pm to 10.00pm
December and January: 8.30pm to 10.15pm
February and March: 8.15pm to 10.00pm
Bookings are necessary on (02) 9241 3767
Night-time charges
Adult $15 AUS / Child $10 AUS
Location
Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks
How to Get There
Circular Quay train station
External Link
Official Sydney Observatory web site
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