Astronomical Society of Tasmania Public Open Night 2026

This event has now sold out!

In the unlikely event of cancellations, we have started a waitlist. Please head to the tickets pages to register your interest. However, we cannot guarantee tickets will be made available.

Due to popular demand our Public Open Night is back for 2026!

Join us for an unforgettable evening on the 27th June for the AST Open Night!

Explore the wonders of the night sky and peer through the society's telescopes to see star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. This fun and exciting event is perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours quickly! The cost of entry is a $10 donation per adult and $5 per child (plus processing fee). Children under 6 years old are free.

The night will also include demonstrations by REAST (Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania), and attendees will be able to chat with researchers from the University of Tasmania and representatives from the Australian Space Agency.

Grab a hot drink and bite to eat from the onsite food van courtesy of Bean and Leaf.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about radio astronomy with a visit to the Grote Reber Museum, celebrating one of the pioneers of the field.

Enter our exciting raffle for your chance to win! First prize is a Celestron StarSense Explorer RRP $529.

Please note that as the event is outdoors, in the event of poor weather, it will be rescheduled for the 27th June. If the event is rescheduled, ticket holders will be notified by Tuesday 23rd June via email, Facebook, and our website.

Astronomical Society Tasmania | Astronomical (astas.org.au)

Regardless of conditions, the event will proceed on the second evening. 

Attendees are advised to wear warm clothing and appropriate footwear for walking on uneven surfaces. This is a dark sky event so only red torches are permitted (there will be a limited number of red torches available for sale at the event).