Charleville Cosmos Centre
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WHAT'S UP IN THE HOOD... Did you know there’s a Charleville Cosmos Centre in regional QLD? Besides astrodome shows, you can book tours to view their amazing n...ight sky (esp. now with Jupiter & Saturn coming to a great conjunction!)... and request to look through their 9 Hydrogen Alpha Lunt Telescope (for a rare opportunity at sun viewing). Very cool! https://www.cosmoscentre.com (nb. closed Dec 23-Jan 3) (Picture credit: Mike Dalley, Cosmos Center astrophotographer)

A reminder that we will close for Christmas in just two weeks! If you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids during the school holiday, pop into the Cosmos Centre! We are still operating the shows in our Astrodome, as well as the interactive Astronomy by Day area. Limited tours are also still available you can book these all on the link below. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has visited the Cosmos Centre this year your support is much ...appreciated! After a tough 2020 for tourism, we’re looking forward to a prosperous 2021! https://book.bookeasy.com//charleville-cosmos-cent/100505 #charleville #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #stargazing #astronomy

How fantastic are these photos taken in Charleville of the Milky Way! Some beautiful shots there! Thanks, Leon O’Neil, for allowing us to share these incredible photos! - #cosmoscentre #charleville #stargazing #astronomy #starphotography #murwehshire

Have you experienced a show in our incredible Astrodome? Projected onto the roof of our dome, you can watch one of two shows Beyond the Sun for kids, or Birth of Planet Earth. You will be provided with a headrest, so you can lean back and take in the full experience of the show. You will be amazed at how the graphics in these shows make you feel as though you are flying through space! A truly amazing experience not to be missed! - https://book.bookeasy.com//charleville-cosmos-cent/100505 - #astrodome #cosmoscentre #goodtogo #outbackqueensland #charleville #murwehshire #stargazing

Look up to the skies tonight for a great view of the full moon! Traditionally, this full moon was known as the Beaver Moon by early Native American tribes. Named after beavers who build their winter dams at this time of year in America, it has also been known as the Frosty Moon and the Dark Moon. Get your telescopes ready! - #cosmoscentre #charleville #charlevilleqld #goodtogo #outbackqueensland #outbackqld #stargazing

Have you seen our Puffer Sphere at the Charleville Cosmos Centre? Found in our Astronomy by Day section, this fantastic display is fascinating for kids and adults! Our Cosmos Centre Puffer Sphere is a projector based touch screen that explores our solar system planets. Touch one of our planets and that planet explodes into full screen. Touch on the information icon and details on that planet displays on screen. Immersive interactivity by touch and learn. - Please note that the Astronomy by Day section of the Cosmos Centre is now open Monday-Friday 9am 5pm. It is closed on the weekends. - #charlevillecosmoscentre #goodtogo #outbackqueensland #outbackqld #stargazing

Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner?! It’s been a strange year, so we’re looking forward to putting our feet up for a few days, kicking back and relaxing with family and friends over the holidays. This means we’ll be closing the doors of the Cosmos Centre from the 23rd of December until the 3rd of January. But don’t fret! We will be back open on the 4th of January, ready to tackle a new year! - #cosmoscentre #cosmos #experiencecharleville #charleville #murwehshire #stargazing #astronomy #telescopes #goodtogo #summerholidays #christmas

Another fantastic review of our Cosmos Centre! We just love reading about how wonderful our visitors think our centre is! You can leave reviews on Facebook, or TripAdvisor we would love your feedback! - #goodtogo #outbackqueensland #charleville #cosmoscentre #stargazing #astronomy

Look up to the skies tonight and tomorrow and you might just spot a meteor! The Northern Taurids Meteor Shower only produces about 5-10 meteors an hour; however, this shower is famous for some really bright fireballs! The shower runs each year from October 20th to December 10th, but peaks on the 11th and 12th of November. During the peak period, the Northern Taurid shower is joined by the Southern Taurid shower, offering a bigger opportunity to see meteors. Look east towards ...the left of the saucepan/Orion constellation. Best viewed after midnight in a dark location, there could be some spectacular meteors in this shower! - #travelqld #travelqueensland #outbacktourism #travelaustralia #letsgo #starsandmoon #stargazing #cosmoscentre #cosmos #planetarium #telescope #moongazing #solarviewing #solartelescope #atronomy #astronomystories #outbackskies #clearskies #crystalclear #unfiltered #astronomyfacts #astronomynerd #astronomylovers #outbackadventure #outbackcollective #outbacklife #outbackculture #starstruck #starstuff See more

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your Charleville Community Secret Santa recipient, look no further than the Cosmos Centre gift shop! We have a great collection of gifts for young and old that would be perfect for this occasion! Pop in and take a look to see our collection. Our gift shop is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. - #outbackqueensland #outbackaustralia #queensland #outback #australia #exploreaustralia #visitqueensland #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia

Another fantastic review of our Cosmos Centre and WWII Tour, thanks Bob! For bookings, you can visit the link below. - https://book.bookeasy.com//cosmos-centre--observat/6079357 - #stargazing #experiencecharleville #cosmoscentre #cosmos #stars #thisisqueensland #goodtogo

Have you taken any great pics of our Cosmos Centre recently? We would love to share them on our social media channels, so if you’ve snapped a winner, please share it with us! - Thanks to Karyn Miller for this great shot of our Astrodome! Once white, the roof now matches our colourful outback dirt! - #charleville #outbacktouring #outbackqueensland #outbackaustralia #travelaustralia #travelqueensland #tourismaustralia #tourism #seeanddo #travellingwithkids #letsgo #letstravel #bilbies #WWII #topsecretairbase #topsecret #floraandfauna #stargazing #cosmos #galaxies #reddirt #dustanddirt #morven #augathella #murwehshire #cooladdi #foxtrap #kangaroos #aussiewildlife #eucalyptus

Wow, this is truly incredible! NASA’s Perseverance Rover is mid-way to Mars! Only 146 million miles to go! Due to land in February next year, it will be studying the planet’s geology and climate. - https://fb.watch/1pLn0TMu09/ - #stargazing #astronomy #nasa #stars #experiencecharleville #outbacktourism #outbackqueensland

Step into our Outback Stargazing Theatre in the Astronomy by Day section at the Cosmos Centre and learn a thing or two about astronomy! There is no cost to come and enjoy this experience, so bring the kids and enjoy the 40-minute show which plays on a loop throughout the day. - Please note that the Astronomy by Day section of the Cosmos Centre is now open Monday-Friday 9am 5pm. It is closed on the weekends. - #cosmoscentre #stargazing #astronomy #outbacktourism #outbackqueensland #murwehshire #experiencecharleville

Wow, thanks Margaret for your fantastic review of our Cosmos Centre! Keep them coming! - #cosmoscentre #Charleville #experiencecharleville #outbackqld #tourismqueensland #outbackqueensland

Just a friendly reminder that our Milky Way Café also has reduced opening hours for the summer off-season. Next week we will operate from 10am-2pm only. From the following week, (starting Monday 9th November), our café will only be open for cold drinks. There will be no food available through the off-season. We thank you for your support this tourist season! - Photo credit: Mark Riley

Look out, this Saturday the 31st of October marks a full moon! This is the second full moon in the month of October and when this rare event occurs, it is sometimes referred to as a Blue Moon. If you’ve ever heard the phrase Once in a blue moon, this is where the saying stemmed from!

Can you guess what we are seeing through this telescope? Yes, it’s the sun! Our Hydrogen Alpha Sun Telescope is powerful enough for visitors to view the sun and solar flares a truly incredible experience for the whole family! - Make sure you bring along your smart phone to the Our Star tour so you can capture your own image of the sun!

Thanks, Sharon, for the lovely review! If you have visited our centre recently and haven’t already done so, you can leave a review on our Facebook page or TripAdvisor!