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Stargazing benefits for guests starbathing in reclining chairs under dark skies at Outback Astronomy Broken Hill

Awe, Starbathing and the Surprising Benefits of Stargazing

Could looking up at the night sky improve your wellbeing? Discover the science of awe, the rise of starbathing, and why Broken Hill is the perfect place to reconnect under the stars.

Dark night sky over Outback Astronomy in Broken Hill showing Milky Way stargazing experience

A new chapter for Outback Astronomy: What the Court decision means for our guests

A major court decision has secured new protections for Outback Astronomy. Here’s what it means for our dark skies, your experience, and the future of stargazing in Broken Hill.

Using a telescope during a stargazing experience in Broken Hill NSW

Stargazing Broken Hill: A Relaxing Outback Experience Under the Stars

Discover stargazing in Broken Hill and unwind under clear outback skies. A relaxing, awe-filled experience perfect for families, couples and travellers seeking connection and perspective.

Artemis II mission astronauts in front of NASA’s SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Centre 2026

Artemis II Mission: NASA’s Return to the Moon and the New Moon Race

Artemis II and the New Moon Race Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program, scheduled no earlier than March 2026. The mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon using the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft. It will not land on the Moon but will test life support, navigation and deep-space systems ahead of future lunar landings under Artemis III and beyond. What Is

Stargazing during a lunar eclipse at Outback Astronomy in Broken Hill

Total Lunar Eclipse Broken Hill: Anticipating the Night the Moon Disappears

On 3 March 2026, Broken Hill will witness a total lunar eclipse — an unforgettable night of telescopes, dark skies and quiet awe with Outback Astronomy.

Illustration showing the Artemis II spacecraft trajectory from Earth to a lunar flyby and return

Back to the Moon: Discover the Moon in Broken Hill This Easter

Discover the Moon in Broken Hill is a guided lunar viewing experience by Outback Astronomy, designed for curious travellers, families and lifelong learners. Using powerful telescopes under vast outback skies, guests explore the Moon’s craters, plains and shadows while connecting what they see to real human spaceflight, including NASA’s Artemis II mission. Held during the Easter school holidays, this small-group experience blends practical astronomy, current space science and relaxed storytelling for an evening that is both memorable and genuinely educational.

BlueBird-6 direct-to-device satellite launching from India on an ISRO rocket in December 2025 - Towers in Space blog.

“Towers in Space” will transform life in remote Australia

A new generation of satellites is turning space into a network of mobile towers. Known as “towers in space”, these spacecraft are designed to connect ordinary mobile phones directly to orbit, ending blackspots across remote Australia. With the launch of AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird-6 in late 2025 and more satellites coming in 2026, reliable mobile coverage for the outback is moving from science fiction to reality.

JWST infrared image of Jupiter showing atmospheric detail, featured in our Geminids and Jupiter 2025 guide.

Geminids and Jupiter 2025: Your Guide to December’s Best Night Sky Highlights

December delivers a double treat for sky watchers across Australia. The Geminids light up the pre-dawn sky with reliable meteor activity, while Jupiter returns to the early evening sky, shining brighter than any nearby star. Here’s how to find both, when to look and how to make the most of these two standout highlights of 2025.