In addition to the monthly Public Stargazing Nights, MPAS offers members and the public many opportunities to participate in viewing the night sky. These include:
NASA International Observe The Moon Night – 1st October 2022
As part of NASA’s Observe the Moon Night, come to Frankston foreshore (close to Olivers Hill) and have a look at the Moon through one of our telescopes. Free event, starting 6pm, no bookings required.
Telescope Learning Day – 22nd October 2022
Learn all about how to use telescopes and binoculars to explore the night sky! This is our popular beginners event. Come along and bring your gear and we’ll show you how to use it. Click here for details and bookings.
Lunar Eclipse viewing – 8th November 2022
Join us at Mt Martha Observatory for the only total Lunar Eclipse of the year. Click here for more details and bookings.