Canberra Space Dome and Observatory

Fast Facts

Name: Canberra Space Dome and Observatory

Location: Hawdon Place, Dickson, Canberra, ACT

Opening hours: From 6-00pm Tuesday to Saturday (phone for sessions)

Description: The Canberra Space Dome and Observatory is Canberra's observatory with some of the best telescopes to view the constellations. Indoor activity.

Price guide: $

Phone: (02) 6249 7817

Visit the Canberra observatory for a close-up look at the overwhelming universe, seven thousand mesmerising stars and insight into the sparking constellations.

The Canberra Space Dome is an astronomy complex located 4km from Canberra CBD. The observatory is home to world-class telescopes such as a 41cm Newtonian Cassegrain lk6 with 17.5cm Astro Physics 15 f/12 refractor (in 2m dome) and a Celestron C14 (in a 4.2m dome).

There is also an exciting virtual reality star theatre with multimedia shows with star fields, video projection and accompanying digital sound. The Planetarium, measuring 11m seats up to 70 people to enjoy the displays.