VISIT
SNAKE VALLEY OBSERVATORY
We invite you to explore the Wonders of the night sky in the peace and quiet of the country,
away from city light pollution and skyglow
away from city light pollution and skyglow
Snake Valley Observatory Astronomy Nights
You can book a Private Astronomy Night for your group
ENJOY A VISIT
- Large or small group bookings
- Night time Astronomy classes available
- Casual Visitors Welcome
- Learn Astrophotography
- Learn Video Astronomy
- Look through the Telescopes
See . . .
The Moon
See the Moon's craters, mares
and valleys at different phases.
Each phase giving a different view
See the Moon's craters, mares
and valleys at different phases.
Each phase giving a different view
Planets
At different times of the year see Venus,
Mars, Saturn and its beautiful rings,
Jupiter's Great Red Spot and its 4 major Moons
At different times of the year see Venus,
Mars, Saturn and its beautiful rings,
Jupiter's Great Red Spot and its 4 major Moons
Amazing Nebula
Turbulent Gas Clouds that are many Light Years across.
Some from exploded stars, others displaying
new star formation known as 'Stellar Nurseries'
Turbulent Gas Clouds that are many Light Years across.
Some from exploded stars, others displaying
new star formation known as 'Stellar Nurseries'
Star Clusters
Star Clusters come in many shapes and sizes.
Some contain millions of stars
Star Clusters come in many shapes and sizes.
Some contain millions of stars
Fantastic Galaxies
Galaxies are found in a vast variety of sizes,
brightness, colours and stunning shapes
Galaxies are found in a vast variety of sizes,
brightness, colours and stunning shapes
FEES
Casual Visitors:
Adults - $5 each
Children (Primary School age) - $3 each
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) - $15
Booked Group Observing Nights:
- Small group of up to 3 Adults - $10 each
- Medium group of 4 - 6 Adults - $8 each
- Large group of 7 - 10 Adults - $7 each
- Children (Primary School age) - $5 each
(all Fees cover each person from 7:30pm until 3:00am)
Booked Group maximum numbers:
- 10 Adults
or
- 10 Children with up to 4 Adult carers
Carers accompanying a group of children - $5 each
Casual Visitors:
Adults - $5 each
Children (Primary School age) - $3 each
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) - $15
Booked Group Observing Nights:
- Small group of up to 3 Adults - $10 each
- Medium group of 4 - 6 Adults - $8 each
- Large group of 7 - 10 Adults - $7 each
- Children (Primary School age) - $5 each
(all Fees cover each person from 7:30pm until 3:00am)
Booked Group maximum numbers:
- 10 Adults
or
- 10 Children with up to 4 Adult carers
Carers accompanying a group of children - $5 each
Astrophotography & Video Astronomy Classes
$10 per person per night (adults only)
7:30pm - 11:30pm
$10 per person per night (adults only)
7:30pm - 11:30pm
2 day SVAA Competency Course
(self-catering)
Suitable for 'Scouts Australia Astronomer Badge'
Group of up to 10 and 2 leaders - $150
(self-catering)
Suitable for 'Scouts Australia Astronomer Badge'
Group of up to 10 and 2 leaders - $150
