Canberra Space and Dome Observatory

Canberra Space Dome Observatory is a very important tourist destination in Canberra and has attracted people from all over the world. The dome is a part of the Downer Club and has been the brainchild of Clare Williams who has created the Dome.

The dome is famous for offering a wide variety of educational and informative programs

Attractions: This is the only such place in Canberra which offers some multimedia shows like magnificent projections of the galaxy and the world beyond. The Space dome has many star fields with some amazing quality of digital sound. The dome also consists of telescopes like 41cm Newtonian with a 17.5cm Astro -Physics Star fire and many more. A fascinating astronomy complex is also at a stone's throw distance from the complex attached to the Downer Club in Dickson 4km from Canberra City Center. There are also other telescopes like Celestron C14 (in a 4.2mDome). Accommodation is provided for 70 people. The observatory Gallery connects all the domes and features all astronomical subjects. There are also many hotels nearby.

Details of the place: The complex is located in Hawdon Place Dickson
Phone No-(02) 6249 7817
Timings: The complex is open from 6.00pm Tuesday -Saturday
Cost: $8.00Adults, $5.50 for concessions (Planetarium)
Cost: $8.00 Adults, $5.50 Concessions( Observatory)
Website: http://www.ctuc.asn.au

Thus come and be a part of the experience enabling you to star gaze and do a lot more!

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