Join the Menzies community at their next Astrotourism event at the new Menzies Observing Site at Mount Owen! Mount Owen is only a few minutes drive out of town and you’ll notice how much darker the sky is away from the town lights! The perfect place to stargaze.
Take a closer look through the telescope and discover the amazing mysteries of the universe! With the guidance of Donna Vanzetti from Star Tracks Astro Events, you’ll embark on a celestial journey like no other. Using a green laser beam, Donna will illuminate the constellations, revealing the stories behind Aboriginal constellations and celestial wonders!
Peer through the telescope to see star clusters, Mars, and much more, discovering the breathtaking mysteries and beauty that the universe has to offer.
This free event is sure to be a magical evening under the stars, open to anyone and everyone who shares a curiosity about the night sky.
Details
When: 7pm-8pm, Friday 12th August 2025.
Where: Menzies Stargazing Observing Site, Mount Owen, Cemetery Road, Menzies
What to bring: Please bring torches, chairs, warm clothes, fly net and insect repellent. You don’t need a telescope or binoculars but if you have them, bring them along!
Bookings: Free community event. For more information call the Menzies Community Resource & Visitor Centre on 9024 2702.
More information
Facebook Event Page
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Where to Stay
Make a weekend of it and stay a few nights to explore the area!
More Details
For more information contact the Menzies Visitor Centre.
Supported by...
This event is made possible with funding from the Shire of Menzies. It is part of the Astrotourism Towns Project promoting Menzies as a destination for stargazing and astrophotography.