Are you visiting the Warrumbungles, NSW?
Come Stargazing live with our entertaining night sky guide – Donna the Astronomer at the Milroy Observatory located in Coonabarabran and let her take you on a journey and introduce you to the Stars!
- See planets, clusters and nebulae,
- Learn about the constellations,
- Hear stories, and
- Look through the telescope and be amazed!
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Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Seeing the sky without light interference & learning & viewing the stars is awesome. The hosts Brannock & Brodie loved sharing their knowledge. It’s a must… read more 
May 6, 2022263becf Absolutely enjoyed the tour of the night sky, was super interesting and fun. Definitely will be returning at another time of year.
February 21, 2022Rhonda P A great vening spent with a truly passsionate and informative team driving the telewcope and telling the stories of the night sky. Our booking was changed becasue of the… read more
March 21, 2022
About Donna Burton
Donna the Astronomer is the first Australian women to discover 2 comets – C/2006 R1 Siding Spring and C/2007 Q3 Siding Spring.
She is passionate and committed to popularising astronomy, especially among country kids, and is always happy to share her love of the sky which has become an enduring passion and her life’s work.
What are Dark Sky Parks?
Dark Sky Parks are publicly or privately-owned spaces that have exceptional starry nights and a nocturnal environment. Dark Sky Parks are specifically protected for their scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage and/or public enjoyment.
About Warrumbungles, New South Wales
Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran in NSW is Australia’s only Dark Sky Park, making it the perfect spot for stargazing, amateur astronomy and camping under the starriest of skies. Find out more.