Public Viewing Nights – Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Almost every month, but dependant upon the weather, Brisbane Astronomical Society conducts a public telescope evening either at the Mt Coot-tha Lookout in Brisbane, or the Maleny Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast. However, if the clouds are rolling in these events may be cancelled on the day. See our  Home Page and Calendars for specific events and dates and check our Facebook Page for updates.

Monthly free telescope viewing at Mt. Coot-Tha Lookout

Have your first taste of astronomy by looking through one of our telescopes to view the night sky at our Public Viewing Nights.

Come up to Mt Coot-tha Lookout for telescope viewing one Saturday evening each month. Our club members will show you the spectacular mountain ranges and craters on the Moon, star clusters, planets and other objects. Afterwards, enjoy the wonderful view of Brisbane and relax with light refreshments at the Kuta Café.

Cost

There is no charge or cost to take a look through our telescopes.  However, if you would care to make a small donation to help support the operation of our school outreach program your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Dates

We conduct these viewing nights when the Moon is close to first-quarter phase.  This provides some fantastic viewing of the Moon’s craters while keeping the sky just dark enough to also observe a few other bright deep-sky objects.  To find the next viewing date just check the Calendars page and look for the “Public Event Calendar”.

Time

Viewing begins at sundown. This event is weather permitting, but as long as it is not raining or overcast and you can see the Moon, we’ll be there. Please check the event calendar for monthly dates and for any changes.

Venue

Mt. Coot-Tha Lookout.

 

Monthly free telescope viewing at Maleny Golf Club

Do you live on the Sunshine Coast and have been wanting to know more about the fascinating cosmos above?  Experience your first taste of astronomy by looking through one of our telescopes to view the night sky at our Public Viewing Nights.

Come to the Maleny Golf Club for telescope viewing one Saturday evening each month. Our club members will show you the spectacular mountain ranges and craters on the Moon, star clusters, planets and other objects.

Cost

There is no charge or cost to take a look through our telescopes.  However, if you would care to make a small donation to help support the operation of our program your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Dates

We conduct these viewing nights when the Moon is close to first-quarter phase.  This provides some fantastic viewing of the Moon’s craters while keeping the sky just dark enough to also observe a few other bright deep-sky objects.  To find the next viewing date just check the Event Calendar on this page and look for “Sunshine Coast – Public Viewing Night”.

Time

Viewing begins at sundown. This event is weather permitting, but as long as it is not raining or overcast and you can see the Moon, we’ll be there. Please check the event calendar for monthly dates and for any changes.  You can also keep up to date by following our Sunshine Coast Group Facebook page.

Venue

Maleny Golf Club

Directions:

  1. Turn off the main thoroughfare onto Teak Street (if coming from the east turn right after the Woolworths, if coming from the west turn left after the IGA)
  2. Teak Street will turn into North Maleny Road.  Follow this until the end where you will meet a round about
  3. Turn right at the round about onto Obi Lane
  4. Follow Obi Lane and it will make a hard right turn into Porters Lane
  5. The Golf Club will be on your left (picture of Golf Club entrance below)