Night Sky Secrets are the specialists for those curious about the wonders of the natural world and beyond and have been conducting Astronomy Tours and presentations across Northern Australia since 2009.
P: 1300 843 759
E: sales@nightskysecrets.com.au
Whether you are an aspiring or experienced astronomer, astrophotographer, bird watcher, fossicker, detectorist, prospector, weather watcher or just plain curious about the wonders of the natural world and beyond, Night Sky Secrets have what you are looking for.
Night Sky Secrets specialty is their tours which feature an aboriginal perspective on the southern skies and viewing the deep sky through large Aperture Telescopes.
Their tours are conducted to coincide with a moonless or near moonless sky and sometimes special celestial events such as planetary conjunctions, Comets, Nova Stars and more as you delve deep into the hidden mysteries of the Southern Sky. Night Sky Secrets seasonal tours are run from April until November each year and are naturally weather dependent. Available tour dates are selected from 3 days after the full moon to 3 days after the new moon to give an essentially moonless sky and the deep sky observing opportunities that brings. Typically on Monday, Wednesday & Friday nights.
Private tours can also be arranged outside of these times under a moonlit sky, where the focus will be on the Moon, Constellations, Planets, star clusters and stars. Such as are visible under a moonlit sky.
Night Sky Secrets also have a Mobile Planetarium which is a 6 metre inflatable air-conditioned dome that is a travelling digital theatre that offers a Stellarium Show and digital theatre in surround vision and sound. The Dream Dome expands the planetarium principle into a totally new approach as a visual entertainment and mobile learning centre. The digital film covers the dome interior totally immersing you in the picture. With spectacular and amazing images zooming across the dome. The Dream Dome brings the excitement of a major theatre to almost any location. The films are Astronomy and space science presentations which are both educational and entertaining with shows suitable for children and adults.
Astronomy Dinner Tours
Tours are held at a beautiful dark sky wilderness site 1hr from Cairns CBD and begin with a meal shared at sunset, then under the stars they reveal hidden Nebula, Galaxies, Star Clusters and Planets with large aperture telescopes and a guided tour. Tours conclude with tea around the campfire and ancient star tales. Tours suit the curious, through to the experienced Astronomer seeking to see the delights of the Australian skies, during our tropical dry season.
Online Booking
You can easily book your Astronomy Dinner Tour using Night Sky Secrets online booking system.
Mobile Planetarium Shows
Night Sky Secrets Mobile Planetarium is available for hire from 1/2 day to a full week and they conduct educational and entertaining shows suitable from Pre-School to Primary, High School, University and the General Public. To book or enquire contact Night Sky Secrets by email.
Shop
Night Sky Secrets store offers easy browsing and plenty of room for you to try out their huge range of Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes, Accessories and Fossicking and Prospecting Equipment. Plus they have an onsite workshop where they repair optical equipment including Binoculars, Telescopes and Microscopes.
Get Social with Night Sky Secrets
Facebook: @NightSkySecrets
Instagram: @nightskysecrets
Details
Address: Shop 3/321 Sheridan Street (corner of Sheridan and Smith Streets), North Cairns, QLD 4870
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm / Tuesday & Thursday – 9.00am to 6.00pm