Group/School Visits & Private Bookings

The Society can take bookings from groups for private viewing nights at Stockport Observatory. Alternatively, the Society can visit schools or groups to hold a viewing night with telescopes, or a slide shows/lectures during the day.

While our clients are generally schools and universities, we welcome bookings from other groups, such as car clubs, tourist groups and anyone else with an interest in Astronomy.

Observatory Bookings

A group viewing through the 15-inch Dobsonian at Stockport Observatory

Viewing through the 15" Dobsonian reflecting telescope

Groups can book a viewing night at Stockport Observatory. Booking fees vary depending on the number attending and the requirements of the group. For more information or to arrange bookings for observatory visits, please e-mail observatories@assa.org.au or telephone the Observatories Director on (08) 8388 5980 (after-hours).

Visits to Schools & Groups

A private evening can be arranged whereby Society members bring along telescopes to a group's venue, or present a slide show or lecture during the day time. To arrange dayime or evening visits to groups, please e-mail secretary@assa.org.au or telephone the Honorary Secretary on (08) 8270 3631.

Day vist for slide shows and/or lectures:

$75 for up to 2 hour session

Viewing night at group's venue with telescopes:

$70 booking fee plus $2 per child over 10 children