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  • Event dates

    23 August - 15 November 2026
    Sundays only

  • Price

    $45 Adult
    $25 Child

    Bookings essential

  • Location

    Melbourne Observatory, meet on the Observatory Plaza outside the Visitor Centre.

  • Duration

    1.5 hrs

  • Session Times

    1pm

    Sun 6 & 20 September
    Sun 4 & 18 October
    Sun 1 & 15 November

Solar Tours

23 August - 15 November 2026
Special Tours
Guided tour at Melbourne Observatory

Solar Tours is sold out for spring. Join our mailing list below to be the first hear about new tickets for summer.

Come and experience the wonders of our closest star—the Sun—like never before at the historic Melbourne Observatory. You’ll be expertly guided through safe solar viewing using the beautifully restored 4-inch Photoheliograph telescope, as well as solar projection with the Troughton & Simms telescope.

Expect to see incredible details on the surface of the Sun, including sunspots and solar granulation, and discover the rich history of solar astronomy at Melbourne Observatory.

This program aims to educate and inspire, offering a rare glimpse into both the science and history of solar observation. Whether you’re a curious first-timer or a seasoned space enthusiast, this is a daytime astronomy experience not to be missed!

Presented by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and The Astronomical Society of Victoria.

Image credit: Astronomical Society of Victoria

 

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