In addition to the monthly Public Stargazing Nights, MPAS offers members and the public many opportunities to participate in viewing the night sky.
Upcoming events
Join us for Telescope Learning Day on Saturday 21st October. Suitable for all ages and for absolute beginners on the journey. Click here for more details and booking information.
Online bookings are mandatory and these events usually sell out. The booking fee includes a BBQ. MPAS members wishing to participate in the event are required to book using the discount code provided by email.


MPAS is excited to be hosting VASTROC, the Victorian Astronomy Convention, on Saturday 25th November, 2023.
The convention is open to the public and will contain workshops, talks, displays and interactive forums in a social atmosphere.
Past events
- Astrophotography Workshop – 16th September 2023
- Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind – Musical Stargazing Trivia Soiree – 4th March 2023
- Telescope Learning Day – 25th February 2023
- Lunar Eclipse viewing – 8th November 2022
- Telescope Learning Day – 22nd October 2022
- NASA International Observe The Moon Night – 1st October 2022
- Astrophotography Workshop – 17th September 2022
- Shooting Stars in the Natural Environment – 19th August 2022
- Musical Trivia Night – 26th March 2022
- Lunar Eclipse viewing – 26th May 2021
- Shooting Stars in the Natural Environment – 18th August 2021