When people visit us in Broken Hill for a spot of stargazing and, crucially, to experience gazing up at the huge and humbling outback sky with us at Outback Astronomy, they notice stars look sharp and steady high, compared to what they see down low on the horizon. Teenagers talk of “party lights” and twinkling. Their Nans and Pops might not notice this so much. Most people do, however, observe differences in clarity of stars
Outback Astronomy invites you to a mix of food, its property history and stargazing this Easter Sunday. As part of the Australian Heritage Festival, we’re hosting a special event – Astronomy Unearthed! Sausage Sizzle & Sky Show – on Easter Sunday (20 April 2025), giving you the chance to learn about our property’s history over a delicious sausage sizzle, before settling in for our popular Milky Way Hangout sky show. Learn more about the Australian
On the morning after your Outback Astronomy sky show, if you’re keen to experience the outback before breakfast here’s our pick of the top three. We’ve gone for wide open spaces, panoramic views and a mining history gem. If you’re a city traveller getting your first taste of the semi-arid landscape, or a seasoned explorer eager to stretch your legs, these low-cost, self-drive activities allow you to experience the outback before hitting the highway. Here
Are you ready for an unforgettable night under the stars while enjoying the surreal Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 event? On the evening of Sunday, 7 September 2025, a full moon will rise over the outback, illuminating the vast sky. But as the night deepens, a spectacular transformation awaits—a total lunar eclipse! Join us at Outback Astronomy in Broken Hill for an extraordinary all-nighter that promises to be both awe-inspiring and cosy. Here’s everything you need
Stargazing with Outback Astronomy is the perfect experience for an Easter getaway in 2025, so why not book it now to ensure you don’t miss out. Before you know it, the Easter long weekend will be here. Many travellers start looking for a memorable way to spend the holiday right now. If you’re dreaming of an unforgettable experience filled with great food, breathtaking night skies, and the magic of the Milky Way, Outback Astronomy in
Imagine standing beneath a vast, glittering sky where the Milky Way stretches across the heavens like an ancient river of light. Out in the Australian outback, hundreds of kilometres from major city lights, the night sky reveals its full majesty—millions of stars, the planets of our solar system and other celestial wonders twinkling in perfect clarity. The view of the night sky will change how you see the universe. If you’ve ever dreamed of a
The Sky Guide explained how the rings of Saturn will slowly tilt back into a better view, with a more inclinded tilt over the coming years.
A nail-biting wait to understand our future … A stargazing business should never have to face this sort of uncertainty – second guess its investment in signage. It’s like the front door, the way to find the property in the dark. Outback Astronomy is facing this precise problem as a power station proposed nearby creates business uncertainty. This article provides some background to our serious issues. As we approach 2025, it’s been three years of
PLUS Ticket Inclusions
– Seating – reclined chair
– Loan of an audio unit
– Optics suitable for the event*
– Side table
– Food and beverage service
Extras at Time of Booking
– Ear phones (or bring your own)
– Hot chocolate
– Options for other food, drinks
* Varies according to conditions.
** Only used in reclined chairs.
Standard Ticket Inclusions
– Seating
– Loan of an audio unit
– Optics suitable for the event*
Extras at Time of Booking
– Ear phones (or bring your own)
– Hot chocolate
– Reclined chair
– Reclined chair, sleeping bag**
– Options for other food, drinks
* Varies according to conditions.
** Only used in reclined chairs.
We use an audio system in most of our sky shows.
You should remember to bring your 3.5mm round plug/jack earphones – or you can purchase some when making an online booking if they are required for your event.
The following earphone connectors are not suitable – flat-style Apple Lightning, USB, Bluetooth or WiFi.
