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Planetarium

Our brand-new Digitarium Epsilon planetarium projector system and portable 7-m GoDome is available, by arrangement, for groups of up to 45 people per session. The planetarium simulates the night sky, including special events such as the transit of Venus or an eclipse of the sun.  It allows an up-close look at the motions of celestial objects, the surfaces of planets, deep sky objects, and constellations.   You can take a tour of the local Solar System, peer into the depths of the galaxy, or watch amazing new planetarium movies. Presentations can be tailored to the interests and age of your groups.

If you are a teacher/principal and you are interested in the planetarium coming to your school, please contact us at starinfo@mq.edu.au for a quote. The planetarium is a fantastic way to engage and interest students in science!

Friday Night Sessions

We are now running two planetarium sessions per semester on Friday nights from 6:00-7:00 pm. Sessions seat up to 45 people (40 chairs provided). Tickets must be booked online (see table below). These events are held in the E7B Courtyard on the Macquarie University campus, rain or shine. The courtyard is the large carpeted area in the middle of the building (indoors). Click here for a map.

Staff in front of the new planetarium (from left to right): Stacey Bright, Tiffany Day, Carlos Bacigalupo, A/Prof Orsola De Marco, Duane Hamacher, Tui Britton, Geraldine Marien, and Korinne McDonnell.