Tanya Hill sits on a seat in the Scienceworks Planetarium.
18+ event

Discover the Night Sky

Last Thursday of each month

Discover the wonders of the universe with astronomer Dr Tanya Hill.

Astronomer Dr Tanya Hill speaking to a crowd in the Melbourne Planetarium. 
 Melbourne Planetarium’s Discover the Night Sky event will include an exclusive Q&A session with astronomer Dr. Tanya Hill.  / Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Joel Checkley , Tiny Empire Collective

Do you ever look up at the night sky and wonder what lies beyond?

Rewrite: Join astronomer Dr Tanya Hill as she explores Melbourne’s night sky and shares the stories behind the latest astronomy and space news.

With the planetarium’s amazing visuals and Tanya’s flair for storytelling, these sessions will keep you up to date on everything there is to know about our awe-inspiring cosmos. 

The Planetarium’s galaxy bar will open from 6pm, serving drinks and light snacks. 

Tickets

Adult $35

Senior $33

Concession $33

Members $30

Date & Time

Last Thursday of each month

Thursday 28 May
Thursday 25 June
Thursday 30 July
Thursday 27 August
Thursday 24 September 
Thursday 29 October
Thursday 26 November

Doors open at 6pm 

Early Planetarium show: 6:30 to 7:30pm
Late Planetarium show: 8 to 9pm
Stargazing: 7 to 8:30pm (May to September only) 

PROGRAM

Come along each month and discover a new wonder of our universe:

28 May – Artemis Program: heading back to the Moon

25 June – Exoplanets: exploring alien atmospheres

30 July – Venus: new missions to the evening star

27 August – Colours of the universe: seeing the invisible

24 September – Nancy Grace Roman Telescope: the next great space observatory

29 October – BepiColombo Mission: prepares to enter orbit around Mercury

26 November – Ask an Astronomer: you ask the questions, Tanya will deliver the answers

Audience members at the Planetarium are seated and looking up at the full dome
Audience in the Melbourne Planetarium / Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Bree Gaudette

STARGAZING

Stargazing – optional inclusion (weather permitting)

People enjoying the Valentine's Day themed events at Scienceworks, with staff providing a view of the skies with telescope.
Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Jon Augier

Stargazing through telescopes while guided by a fantastic team of amateur astronomers is available from 7pm to 8:30pm. Depending on the time of year, you might see the Moon, bright planets, beautiful star clusters and faint nebulae.  

Ticket holders for the 6:30pm planetarium session are encouraged to stay after their show to stargaze. While those attending the later 8pm planetarium session should plan to arrive early and stargaze prior to their show.  

Please note:  Due to Daylight Saving Time, Stargazing is not available in October and November. Stargazing is weather dependent and may not occur due to clouds, rain or high winds.

ACCESSIBILITY

A social story for Melbourne Planetarium is available.

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.