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Lunar Academy

Name: Lunar Academy
Start: 2025-07-30T06:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-09-10T09:00:00.000Z
Location: Sydney Observatory

Program

7 Week Program

$180

Sydney Observatory

Lunar Academy at Sydney Observatory is a new after school learning program for Year 10 and 11 students interested in further studies of astrophysics and astronomy.

The seven week program, produced by Powerhouse Academy at Sydney Observatory, will connect students with industry experts in the areas of Sky Country, navigation, astrography and observational astronomy.

Students will explore the Southern Sky through advanced scientific and cultural perspectives and learn to operate the Observatory’s telescopes.

Applicants will be notified via email by Wednesday 25 June. All applicants have been contacted via email. Please check your Junk Mail folder.

Students will be placed into the Wednesday or Thursday stream based on preference, with each stream limited to 20 students.