Solar Tours

Useful Information

Event dates

15 June - 17 August 2025
Sundays only
Price

$45 Adult
$25 Child

Bookings essential
Location

Melbourne Observatory, meet on the Observatory Plaza outside the Visitor Centre.
Duration

1.5 hrs
Session Times

1pm

Sun 15 Jun
Sun 20 Jul
Sun 17 Aug

Solar Tours

Sunday 15th June - Sunday 17th August 2025

Guided Tours at Melbourne Observatory

Come and experience the wonders of our closest star—the Sun—like never before at the historic Melbourne Observatory. You’ll be expertly guided through safe solar viewing using the beautifully restored 4-inch Photoheliograph telescope, as well as solar projection with the Troughton & Simms telescope.

Expect to see incredible details on the surface of the Sun, including sunspots and solar granulation, and discover the rich history of solar astronomy at Melbourne Observatory.

This program aims to educate and inspire, offering a rare glimpse into both the science and history of solar observation. Whether you’re a curious first-timer or a seasoned space enthusiast, this is a daytime astronomy experience not to be missed!

Presented by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and The Astronomical Society of Victoria.

Image credit: Astronomical Society of Victoria