Rubyvale Observatory is open for sessions
with people staying as guests at the Rubyvale Motel.
Bookings are essential as we only do a small group.
The ‘Gems by Day, Jewels by Night’ Observatory is a fascinating tour into the wonders of the night sky above the Sapphire Gemfields. While the sapphires take up your day activities, the outback sky provides diamond nights.
The powerful 14” Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is perfect for seeing the magnificent clusters and colours of stars throughout the constellations. Look through the eyepiece at the ‘wandering’ planets and the amazing sight of Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s many moons. Gain an insight and understanding of the sheer beauty, size and immensity of the universe. Come and enjoy our outback night sky wilderness.
Rubyvale Observatory Sessions
SESSION PRICE: is $65 per person
Night Session Time: Check when Booking
Minimum of 2 Adults per session - Sessions run from April to October (Tourist Season)
Rubyvale Observatory Sessions include a naked eye overview of the current night sky as well as abundant time on the telescope to see planets , stars and nebula. If you are lucky enough to be touring the outback and are not familiar with the night skies then this is the essential introduction to the enjoyment and awe of a dark twinkling sky.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS
Staying on the Gemfields drop in and see if we have availability for that evening.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL and we prioritise the Guests staying at the Rubyvale Motel -
SORRY NO OBSERVATORY SESSIONS For following dates in 2024:
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From Wednesday 25th September to Tuesday 1st October
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From Sunday 13th October to Saturday 19th October
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From Tuesday 22nd October to Thursday 7th November
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From Tuesday 12th November to Monday 18th November
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From Wednesday 11th December to Tuesday 17th December
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From 24th December to Wednesday 1st January
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