The Mobile Observatory

The Mobile Observatory Explore the cosmos with our 22" deep space telescope & range of powerful scopes. Let us be your window to the universe and see its wonders up close!

The Mobile Observatory provides a window into the universe for those inspired by the extraordinary! We are a family business born from our love of astronomy and passion for travelling and the outdoors. We travel to beautiful destinations in Western Australia showcasing the wonders of the universe in extraordinary detail with our 22 inch observatory size telescope and a range of powerful telescopes

to cater for larger groups. Whether you want to join one of our group stargazing sessions, book a private event or join us for wonderful partnered experiences or astro-glamping, we are keen to bring the universe to you!

30/04/2026

We have been quiet, we know... but we have been working hard to source a suitable piece of land to set up permenently. 🌄

Yes, we can and are still mobile, but wouldn't you like to have more regulard stargazing evenings and events? 👌🔭🌠

That's what we are excitedly working towards! 😊

We'll keep you updated.

30/04/2026

During the movie, Project Hail Mary's Ryland Grace develops traits essential to success in high-stakes, uncertain situations.

03/04/2026

Can't wait to see what the new imaging and data brings..

02/04/2026

Liftoff of Artemis II. Four humans will spend 10 days circling the moon, and go further than any humans have gone before.

What are your thoughts?

19/03/2026

Something for the locals...

An interesting and informative night. Professor Brian Cox in Perth.

Check out the details of his upcoming talk.

03/03/2026

Did you get to see the eclipse?

Certainly a lovely area for stargazing!
03/03/2026

Certainly a lovely area for stargazing!

Did you know Northam is a total star when it comes to astrophotography? ⭐📸

Just outside the Perth metro glow, our night skies are free from city light pollution, which means the real celebrities come out to shine! The Milky Way puts on a show that’s truly out of this world.

So grab your camera, adjust your focus, and get ready to shoot for the stars! 🌌✨



📷 Photo credit: Ben Brown
📍 Glenfield Homestead Ruins are on private property - please admire and capture the magic from outside the fence line. Let’s keep it stellar and respectful!

12/02/2026

🔭🛠️ Have you ever wanted to see what it looks like to build one of the world’s most sensitive low-frequency radio telescopes?

Wonder no more and take a virtual trip to Wajarri Yamaji Country in outback Western Australia to tour our SKA-Low telescope!

⭐ Launch the tour: https://virtualtours-external.csiro.au/MRO/

During your virtual visit you'll learn about the history and culture of the Wajarri Yamaji, Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders of Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory.

📡 You can also explore two SKA precursor instruments – CSIRO's ASKAP radio telescope and the Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope – as well as the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre where SKA-Low data is currently being processed!

Thanks to the collaborative effort of our friends at CSIRO, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, DEED, The Wajarri Community Office, Murchison Widefield Array and Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.

📸 Antennas from our SKA-Low radio telescope under the Milky Way in a night-sky 360-degree panorama. Credit CSIRO/DISR/Alex Cherney and Tom Fowler.

07/01/2026
31/12/2025

Wherever you are, we wish you a great start to the year and a fabulous 2026!

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