Weather forecasting is not always simple in inland Australia. This short article explains why Outback Astronomy watches the bigger weather picture and recommends Phil Duncan’s WeatherWatchTV for plain-language climate and weather updates.
Since the NSW Land and Environment Court appeal, Outback Astronomy has begun consultation under the new Court-approved conditions and is now independently monitoring sky brightness at Receiver R2.
The spring night sky brings change to Broken Hill, with the Milky Way beginning to sink westward, Saturn climbing into the evening, and summer favourites preparing their return.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
PLUS Ticket Inclusions
– Seating – reclined chair
– Sleeping Bag (in cooler months)
– 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.
