Sydney Observatory
Contact Information
Observatory Hill, Watson Rd., Millers Point Phone 02/9217 0485
Hours: Daily 10am-5pm Transportation:
CityRail, bus, or ferry: Circular Quay. Prices: Free admission in daytime;
guided night tours (reservations essential), A$8 (U.S.$5.60) adults, A$3 (U.S.$2.10)
children, and A$18 (U.S.$12.60) families.
The city's only major museum of astronomy
offers visitors a chance to see the southern skies through modern and historic telescopes.
The best time to visit is during the night on a guided tour, when you can take a close-up
look at some of the planets. Night tours are offered at 8:15pm from the end of May to the
end of August and at 6:15 and 8:15pm the rest of the year; be sure to double-check the
times when you book your tour. The planetarium and hands-on exhibits are also interesting.
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