Stellar Science

Visitors Looking at the Night Sky, with a headtorch on.
The Milky Way with one of our telescopes
A family memento of the evening
The Milky Way in a dark sky
The Trifid Nebula captured with our digital scope.
The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, one of our nearby galaxies.
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About

Nestled in the serene landscapes of the Flinders Ranges, Stellar Science offers an unparalleled stargazing experience, blending education with the awe-inspiring beauty of the cosmos.

This unique evening activity caters to a wide audience, including school groups keen on educational excursions and visitors seeking a celestial adventure unlike any other.

Stellar Science offers visitors the opportunity to look at the night sky through large 10 inch (250 mm), and larger telescopes offering views of galaxies, nebula, stars and planets. They also have an advanced digital telescope, this sophisticated piece of equipment is not just for observation; it's capable of recording the night sky's marvels, allowing guests to take a piece of the universe back home with them.

The experience is further enriched by the opportunity to capture a memento photograph with the breathtaking Milky Way as the backdrop, providing a lasting memory of the visit.

Stellar Science is more than just a stargazing tour; it's an educational journey through the stars, designed to inspire and enlighten visitors of all ages.

They are fully mobile and happy to move locations, especially for school camps, just contact them for further information.

What's Available

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Available Tours

Flinders Sky Tour

Flinders Sky Tour

Get a guided tour of the planets that are in the night sky, along with a look at globular clusters, including one with 10 million stars, a tour of the constellations and the stories surrounding them. They will also point your telescope at some nebulae (the birthplace of stars) and other galaxies. Finish off the evening with a photo of you and your group under the stars. You will also receive access to digital images of every object observed in the evening, taken as you view them. Please note that the price is per telescope and the maximum number of people per telescope is 2 adults and 3 children. Please go to stellarscience.org or email karlgrice@stellarscience.org to book your telescopes for an amazing evening. $70 per person Approximate time 90 minutes

$70 per person

The Flinders Experience

The Flinders Experience

Get a guided tour of the planets that are in the night sky, along with a look at globular clusters, including one with 10 million stars, a tour of the constellations and the stories surrounding them. They will also point your telescope at some nebulae (the birthplace of stars) and other galaxies. Finish off the evening with a photo of you and your group under the stars. Then return early in the morning, to see how much a new set of objects to the north and how the southern objects have rotated around the southern celestial pole. Cost is $100 for an adult You will also receive access to digital images of every objects observed in the evening and the morning.

$100 per person

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Where you'll be

16430 Flinders Ranges Way

Willow Springs SA 5434