The GDC Observatory offers fun tours and educational programs in Astronomy. Tours are developed by WA’s leading Astronomy educators and are entertaining and informative. All ages and abilities are catered for. The night will feature an astronomy presentation before you then move over to our observatory where you will look through the telescopes.

Please call (08) 9575 7577 if you would like to arrange dinner in the café.
Available Tuesday to Thursday from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

A guided tour of the Discovery Gallery, Cosmology Gallery, Leaning Tower and Solar Walk are included in this package.
Observatory tours are delivered by WA’s leading Astronomy educators and are entertaining and informative.

All ages and abilities are catered for and support the teaching of the wonders of the universe. Observatory tours include a 30 minute presentation, laser tour and observing through our telescopes in our world class stargazing facility.

The dinner options are lasagne chips and salad, fish chips and salad or nachos. Please give the cafe 24 hours notice of meal options.


Available Tuesday to Thursday from 3.00pm to 10.00pm

The Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory works in partnership with Indigenous Tours to showcase cultural storytelling and Astronomy. Following storytelling the Indigenous constellations will be identified during a laser guided tour of the night sky, before moving onward to the observatory to gaze at the stars. The Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory hosts an Aboriginal Storytelling and Astronomy night once a month.
Public night stargazing visits are held regardless of the weather. If viewing through the scopes is not possible, due to inclement weather, a fun and informative session will be held in the GDC Theatre and a cloudy night pass will be issued (free return).

Embark on a captivating journey through the mysteries of the cosmos with the observatory tours at the Gravity Discovery Centre. Nestled under dark, pristine skies, the Gravity Discovery Centre & Observatory offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe. Guided by seasoned astronomers, visitors are treated to a mesmerizing tour of celestial bodies, distant galaxies, and cosmic phenomena. Our 5 large telescopes unveil the secrets of the night sky, while engaging explanations demystify complex astronomical concepts. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or new to the wonders of space, the observatory tours at the Gravity Discovery Centre promise an unforgettable adventure that expands horizons and ignites a passion for the infinite realm above. The tour includes a 30 minute presentation, a laser tour to showcase constellations, followed by stargazing.


Stargazing visits are held regardless of the weather. If viewing through the telescopes is not possible, due to inclement weather, a fun and informative session will be held in the GDC Theatre and a cloudy night pass will be issued (free return).

Have you ever wanted to learn astrophotography but don't know where to start?
Astronomia photographica is the course for you!
Senior GDC astronomer, Rick Tonello, will guide you through the imaging and processing basics from start to finish.
This course will cover three different types of Astrophotography - Astroscape, Wide-Field & Deep Sky.
This is a three part course consisting of two zoom classes and one practical night at the GDC.


Class 1 - Intro via zoom - 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Class 2 - Practical night at the GDC - 6.00pm - Late (February and March class will start at 7.00pm - Late)
Class 3 - Processing class via zoom - 7.00pm - 9.00pm


Participants must bring their own Canon or Nikon DSLR camera. If you are bringing a different camera please make sure you bring along your own T-Ring adaptor.


April 2024 Class Dates
Wednesday 3rd April - Class 1
Wednesday 10th April - Class 2
Wednesday 17th April - Class 3


June 2024 Class Dates
Wednesday 29th May - Class 1
Wednesday 5th June - Class 2
Wednesday 12th June - Class 3


September 2024 Class Dates

Wednesday 28th August - Class 1
Wednesday 4th September - Class 2
Wednesday 11th Sepember - Class 3


November 2024 Class Dates

Wednesday 23rd October - Class 1
Wednesday 30th October - Class 2
Wednesday 6th November - Class 3


Booking in for class 1 dates automatically books you into the full course.