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Have you ever looked up and wondered what’s up there in the night sky?

Exploring the stars can be fun, entertaining and educational. It all depends on who is showing you your way around.
When your guide is a friendly and fun expert, you’re in for a great adventure.

Services

Donna offers up close and personal experiences with herself, her telescope and the night sky for individuals, groups and tourism operators.

She also provides training to property owners who want to increase their visitor experience at their properties and is available for speaking engagements in person (where permitted) or via online.

Learn about the night sky with a personal hands-on guided session at the Milroy Observatory.

Wheelchair/Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travellers can participate

Magnificent in stature the AAT is Australia’s largest telescope. Hop into Siding Spring Observatory for a visit with a range of tours available.

Duration: various

Increase your bookings and expand your visitor experience with this unique program for property owners who want to offer a night skies adventure to their backyard.

Get an engaging and unique speaker for your next event who will make sure your audience is entertained and inspired. Great for schools, community groups and other organisations.

Thank you Donna. It was such a fabulous night and Paris and Heather were over the moon! They are planning on coming back with some friends once their training schedule finishes. Your passion and knowledge is so immense. Also, It was more than kind of you to set up the big boy telescope. After a very long day at Dunedoo with 45 young people it was such a glorious way to end the day.

Dr Margaret Anderson C.F. | Warrumbungle Shire Council

  We had a perfect night for viewing the sky. Donna knows everything about stars and all matters related.
Looking through the telescopes with the help of her two competent and… read more

JulieEHare
April 14, 2021

  The evening was simply excellent. Donna certainly knows her stuff after looking into the stars for a lifetime. It was engaging and we left knowing more about our universe and… read more

N2103KOadriann
April 30, 2021

  Rugged up well, then a short drive to the observatory. No light pollution here. Absolutely brilliant! I didn’t meet Donna but her colleagues put on a fabulous 8pm show and… read more

July 4, 2021

  I am traveling with two kids who came armed with a million questions. All questions were encouraged and answered with such enthusiasm. The kids are still talking about everything the

Sarah M
October 22, 2021

  Donna was an excellent host, she was engaging with children and adults alike. A most enjoyable evening and highly recommended.

Wayne U
April 23, 2021

  Donna is both an entertaining character and a passionate research astronomer with endless insight into the heavens. On her beautiful bush property, it is a privilege to witness the starry… read more

July 8, 2021