Astronomy in the Parklands
Celebrate Science Week 2025 with an evening under the stars in Western Sydney Parklands
Saturday 2 August 2025
4:30 - 7:00 pm
The Dairy, Western Sydney Parklands
$15 pp
Pack your picnic, torch and astronomical excitement for an evening under the stars in Western Sydney Parklands.
Under the quiet and stillness of the evening sky, you will have an opportunity to:
- View the night sky through a telescope
- Watch the layers of the evening sky develop on an iPad
- Explore projections taken from a telescope
Join us for a beautiful night of science, nature and exploration in collaboration with Macarthur Astronomical Society
BYO picnic blankets or seats (you may like to bring a torch with a red filter or red cellophane for better visibility at night)
4:30-4:45PM - Arrival
4:45-5:15PM - Astronomy talk
5:15-7PM - Stargazing
Accessibility: please note that this program is accessible for less mobile visitors.
Meeting point: The Dairy Picnic Ground, Western Sydney Parklands.
Stargazing is weather-dependent. We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if the weather conditions are not favourable for successful viewing. In these circumstances, a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information.