Discover the Moon
Learn about the Moon, space missions to the Moon and view it up close.
This event is designed to help you get to know about the most accessible astronomical object, day and night across the lunar cycle.
The science of the Moon is racing ahead so don’t be left behind.
Read the longer description below – note you can bring your own binoculars and fold up chair.
Children can attend free of charge. Children must be aged between 5 years and 15 years. It is important that all children be supervised by accompanying adults or parents.
$60.00
Description
Learn about the Moon.
Discover how to use the Moon as an astronomy guide to facilitate night time stargazing.
Learn about upcoming missions to the Moon. Some exciting space exploration involving the Moon takes place in the coming decade. Hear about some of the plans.
We will take a closer look at the Moon using powerful telescope optics. You can see the surface features and imagine astronauts exploring the craters and mountains. It is a fabulous object to get to know well, and it is conveniently visible day and night, every month, as the lunar cycles unfold.
Children can attend free of charge. Children must be aged between 5 years and 15 years. It is important that all children be supervised by accompanying adults or parents. A ratio of one adult per three children is appropriate. If you have a very large group of children, please find some additional adults to book in and help you supervise the group in accordance with the ratio, thank you!
Bring your own binoculars and fold up chair. Only telescope gazing will be available. Bench seating is available.
No personal audio used in these sessions. A public address system will be used for larger groups or in windy conditions.
