Country Always

Caring for Country

A Corner of the Empire

The Garden Palace

The Holding Pen

The Agricultural Hall

Regional Networks

Across New South Wales

A Museum of Doing

Technological Museum

Expanding Stories

Evolution of the Castle Hill site from botanical research station to Museum Discovery Centre

Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building

A Symbol in Time

Sydney Observatory

Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo

Applied Arts and Sciences

Defining the terms in the 21st century

Powerhouse Renewal

A transformative renewal program across four sites

We Rise

Blak Powerhouse

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

An initiative of the Powerhouse: Future Space program

2024

Exoskeleton

Powerhouse Parramatta

Parramatta

2026

Program

Exploring the Heavens: Astronomy Course

Name: Exploring the Heavens: Astronomy Course
Start: 2026-05-14T08:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-24T10:30:00.000Z
Location: Sydney Observatory

5 Week Program

$220

Sydney Observatory

Deepen your understanding of the night sky with a short course in astronomy for beginners facilitated by Dr Paul Payne at Sydney Observatory.

Explore the planets, stars and constellations, trace the history of astronomy, and discover how different types of telescopes work. The universe will come to life through immersive storytelling, 3D virtual reality media and opportunities to use the Observatory’s telescopes.

Whether you’re curious about the cosmos or looking to reconnect with the night sky, this course offers a memorable and accessible introduction to astronomy in one of Sydney’s most iconic scientific sites.

Recommended for ages 16+