Upcoming events and courses

The Night Sky – 10 week course

12 Jan 2026 – 16 March 2026

Join astronomer Paul Curnow for a 10-week introductory astronomy course at the Adelaide Planetarium.
Ever wondered how astronomers find their way around the night sky? Come and learn how to find the different constellations (patterns) in the sky and learn about the mythology related to them.

The Night Sky II - 10 week course

13 Jan 2026 – 17 March 2026

Continue your journey through the cosmos with astronomer Paul Curnow for a '10-week (once a week) astronomy course'. This course will be an extension of the course titled 'The Night Sky' and cover many of the subjects that we were unable to include into the first course.

The Night Sky - 10 week course

12 January - 16 March 2026

Course duration:  10 weeks - Monday nights

Course time:  7pm-9.30pm - including tea/coffee break

Cost:  $280 per person

Astronomy Lecturer:  Paul Curnow

Ever wondered how astronomers find their way around the night sky? Come and learn how to find the different constellations (patterns) in the sky and learn about the mythology related to them. Learn about the nine planets (including Pluto) in our solar system and some of the moons orbiting them. Discover the history behind astronomy and how early astronomers worked out the distances to stars, the magnitude of stars and more about the deep sky wonders of our galaxy.

Learn about purchasing your first telescope and the best places to view the night sky. This is one of the few courses in the world that has access to a planetarium as a teaching tool.

*This course is aimed at the adult beginner. Children under 16 not permitted.

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The Night Sky II - 10 week course

13 January - 17 March 2026

Course duration:  10 weeks - Tuesday nights

Course time:  7pm-9.30pm - including tea/coffee break

Cost:  $280 per person

Astronomy Lecturer:  Paul Curnow

'The Night Sky II' will follow on from 'The Night Sky' and although it is not a prerequisite, it is recommended that you do 'The Night Sky' Part 1 first, as there will be an assumption of prior knowledge of the basics of astronomy and good knowledge of the brightest constellations.  Under the dome of the planetarium, come and study more about astronomy and the universe beyond. Discover more about the history of astronomy and the pioneers that have revealed more about the wider cosmos. In this course, we'll look at who were the first astronomers. What is Dark Matter and Dark Energy? What is the likelihood of finding alien life in the universe? We'll also take a more in depth look at our Moon and cover many other topics. 

*This course is aimed at the adult beginner. Children under 16 not permitted. 16-18 years must be accompanied by a full paid adult.

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