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 stargazing experience that moves beyond just looking up—to something immersive, educational, and even transformative—then Outback Astronomy is your next must-visit destination.

The Power of the Outback Sky

There’s something about the deep darkness of the Outback that allows the stars to truly shine. Without the interference of artificial lights, you’ll see the cosmos as ancient astronomers once did. From distant galaxies to glowing nebulae, the view is unforgettable.

What makes Outback Astronomy special?

• Guided Tours by Experts in Naked Eye Astronomy – Learn the stories behind the constellations and discover celestial secrets with passionate guides.
• Exclusive, Small Groups – Well planned, well catered, well prepared and no crushing crowds; relaxed and professional sky tours.
• Excellent Dark Skies and Expansive Views – Located far from urban light pollution, the views here are some of the clearest in the world; flat horizon for big sky views.
• Relaxed, Comfortable Viewing – No standing or straining your neck—lie back in a reclined chair with a hot drink or a glass of wine and soak up the universe.
• Audio Enhanced – Don’t miss a word of the live sky guide commentary with a personal audio available for your use; bring your own 3.5mm cabled ear phones or buy online.
• Binoculars and Telescopes – Different optics are available; sample different ways of seeing the night sky if you are taking up this absorbing hobby.

A Journey of Personal Discovery

For many, gazing at the stars isn’t just about astronomy—it’s about perspective. The vastness of space reminds us of our place in the universe, evoking a deep sense of wonder and humility.

Visitors often describe the experience as:
✔️ Transformative – “It made me feel small, yet connected to something infinite.”
✔️ Romantic – “A perfect date night under a sky filled with shooting stars.”
✔️ Educational – “I learned more in one evening here than I ever did in school.”

Make It Happen: Plan Your Visit

📅 Last Call – Celestial Highlights: Hurry! Last viewings of Saturn 11, 12, 13 and 14 February 2025, in “Planet Viewing”; also, book into the Sausage Sizzle before the viewing.
🔭 Upcoming Easter Events: Our galaxy gets awesome again this Easter – consider our Dinner with the Stars & Milky Way Hangout sky shows on Easter Friday and Easter Saturday, 18 & 19 April, or the Sausage Sizzle & Milky Way Hangout on Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and also Tuesday, 20, 21 and 22 April, 2025, if you have young ones who prefer something lighter! V and GF catered for.

📍 Where: Outback Astronomy, Broken Hill, NSW
🔗 Book Your Experience Now: https://outbackastronomy.com.au/sky-show-calendar/

Image Source, below: James Webb Telescope – the Sombrero Galaxy – one of our favourite galaxies and we’ll be gazing at it from Easter – using our smart telescope that shows great views too, at just a fraction of the cost of the JWT!

Image Source, below:  Outback Astronomy. During the summer season, dining verandah improvements progressed – lining of the “Dinner with the Stars” verandah … delayed for three years as we needed to respond to NSW Planning about a nearby development application. Now done. It looks terrific. Hard to see but in the back of the verandah is the new big pot belly with cooktop for sausage sizzles in winter months when we need that little extra warmth.