Koolang is
a public access astronomical observatory, designed and built with
two purposes in mind - to make science, especially astronomy, more
accessible to the general public; and to be a resource for those
involved in teaching astronomy to children of all ages - K to 12.
Our on-site lessons for school children are curriculum based and our
adult programs are designed for those with the interest, and who
want to know more.
KOOLANG IS
NOT JUST ABOUT TELESCOPES. We are about showing people the wonders
of the Universe. Of course we have telescopes, including one of the
largest public access telescopes in Australia. Our main telescope
is a 510mm F5 Newtonian reflector. All of our telescopes are designed
for you to look through. We even have telescopes which we can use
during the day to observe the nearest star to Earth - the Sun. And
if it is cloudy you can browse through our display centre or take
part in one of our indoor video shows.
Our SPACE
SCIENCE DISPLAY CENTRE is filled with easy-to-understand
displays, posters and models which introduce you to some of the
fascinating aspects of our universe. Find out about Mars, learn
about the early days of manned space flight and get an idea of Jupiter's
massive gravity. Our experienced staff are happy to explain displays
and answer questions on life, the universe and everything. Is it
expensive??? No it's not. Koolang is aimed at the family and school
market. Consequently, our prices are very reasonable. Prices vary
according to the type of visit - check out our pricing page for
more details. Group discounts are available.
