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Charleville Cosmos Centre

Locality: Charleville, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4654 7771

Address: 1 Milky Way 4470 Charleville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.cosmoscentre.com/

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25.01.2022 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)

24.01.2022 Amateur astronomers in Rubyvale, Anthony Wesley and Phil Miles, spend most nights in their backyard observatories taking photos and tracking the changes on the ...planets. The images and data they collect are so good, they're used by professionals at NASA, the Eurpopean Space Agency and the Japanese Space Agency. Read more here: ab.co/3js7jgW

23.01.2022 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

23.01.2022 Did you know that an asteroid the size of a car flew past earth in August, setting the record for coming closer to earth than any near earth asteroid? - Can you guess how close it came? Take a guess below before reading the article! - https://www.nasa.gov//tiny-asteroid-buzzes-by-earth-the-cl

23.01.2022 Wow, thanks Margaret for your fantastic review of our Cosmos Centre! Keep them coming! - #cosmoscentre #Charleville #experiencecharleville #outbackqld #tourismqueensland #outbackqueensland

21.01.2022 Today was a very special day for us as we got to share our amazing Cosmos Centre with some local students at St Mary’s. They were such well behaved children and a real pleasure to host. They got to enjoy our brand new solar scope with Mike and Astronomy by Day interactive area with Allyn. St Marys Primary School Charleville

21.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 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!

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 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!

18.01.2022 Get your telescopes ready for the full moon on Thursday this week! Traditionally known as the Harvest moon in ancient cultures, full moon names often reflect the changing of seasons and nature. If you happen to snap a great shot of the full moon this week, send it to us for your chance to be featured!

18.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 Did you experience our fabulous firepit at the Charleville Cosmos Centre this tourist season? This is a fantastic tour that many families experienced this year, and one that we hope they will remember for a lifetime! - Photo credit: Thanks Jucy Campers for the awesome pic!

16.01.2022 Did you know that the Charleville Cosmos Centre was awarded a Traveller’s Choice 2020 TripAdvisor award? Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. We are so honoured! - This review is just one of many on TripAdvisor. Keep them coming!

15.01.2022 Tomorrow, on September 22, the sun will shine directly on the equator and there will almost be equal amounts of day and night all over the world. This marks the first official day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere and the first official day of Autumn (autumnal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere. - Spring has definitely already sprung here in Charleville, making it the ideal time of year to come and see our flora and fauna, as well as our outback night skies!

15.01.2022 We know our followers love seeing our night sky photos the most, so here’s another incredible shot of the stars above Charleville, taken by Mike Dalley at our Cosmos Centre! Just incredible!

13.01.2022 Here’s another fantastic TripAdvisor review for the Charleville Cosmos Centre! Come and experience one of our tours and see for yourself just how magnificent the skies are out here.

13.01.2022 It’s Father’s Day this weekend for all those Dads out there What have you got for your Dad for Father’s Day or do you need a helping hand to decide? The Charleville Cosmos Centre has plenty little quirky gifts available and are out on display. Call in or give the team a call if there’s something you’d like put aside on 07 4654 7771.

11.01.2022 We want you to explore our backyard but a little reminder just to BOOK AHEAD! School holidays are extremely busy in #outbackqueensland www.experiencecharleville.com.au #NicoleBond

11.01.2022 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!

10.01.2022 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

10.01.2022 These wonderful reviews of the Charleville Cosmos Centre are so heart-warming! If you would also like to experience one of our tours on offer, we suggest you book well in advance! Our tours are filling up quickly, especially during the upcoming school holidays, so bookings are essential. - https://book.bookeasy.com//charleville-cosmos-cent/100505

09.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 How fantastic is this fisheye photograph taken by our Cosmos Centre guide Mike?! You can just see the top of our Astrodome to the left, underneath the beautiful Milky Way.

08.01.2022 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

08.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 WIN WIN WIN. Bus Queensland and Murweh Shire Council have joined forces and are bringing you the opportunity to win one of ten holidays to Experience Charleville. Click on the link below and enter your details. Draws will continue weekly for the next five weeks. T's&C's apply. Experience Outback Queensland, Australia Experience Charleville Top Secret WWII Tour - Charleville, Outback Queensland, Australia https://woobox.com/ks4bxs

06.01.2022 Still wondering whether you should take that trip to the Charleville Cosmos Centre? Here’s another review to urge you on! Come on, what are you waiting for?!

06.01.2022 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

05.01.2022 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

05.01.2022 Did you catch the Nasa rocket booster test a few weeks ago? This is the most powerful rocket booster ever built for flight! If not, you can catch the article and incredible video here! - https://www.facebook.com/watch/

05.01.2022 We suggest you book ahead. Please share and tag your friends that may be heading our way. Everybody is holidaying in #OutbackQueensland and we don’t want you to miss out. BOOK NOW!!! Experience Charleville www.cosmoscentre.com ... Experience Outback Queensland, Australia Top Secret WWII Tour - Charleville, Outback Queensland, Australia

05.01.2022 Get your telescopes ready for the Draconid Meteor Shower! Best viewed between the 6th - 10th October this week, the optimal evening for viewing the shower will be on the 7th. Typically, this is only a minor meteor shower compared to others, but it’s still sure to put on a show! The Draconid Meteor Shower is best viewed in the early evening in a dark location I think we have the perfect spot out here in Charleville!

04.01.2022 Have you experienced our Universal Dreaming tour? Listen to ancient astrology stories around our fire-pit and enjoy a marshmallow or two as our tour guide tells tales from our ancestors. A truly unique experience! - Photo credit: Mark Riley

03.01.2022 Peek-a-boo! We spy some fantastic souvenirs in our gift shop, waiting to be taken home as a reminder of your trip to the Cosmos Centre! The problem is choosing just one - Post a picture in the comments below of the souvenirs that have made their way back to your home we’d love to see them! - Photo credit: Mark Riley

02.01.2022 Register now and join Fred and Paul for a night of Astronomy

02.01.2022 On Friday this week, Neptune will be at its closest approach to Earth, meaning it will be brighter than any other time of year. Illuminated by the sun, it will appear as a small blue dot in even the strongest telescopes because of its huge distance from Earth. Let us know if you manage to spot this planet or are lucky enough to capture a photo!

02.01.2022 Thank you to the Long Drive for Drought crew that visited us this evening fundraising for a very worthy cause, the Drought Angels Gave them a little taste of our history on the Top Secret WWII Tour - Charleville, Outback Queensland, Australia and then opened the Outback Night skies theatre up for them in our #bigskycountry

02.01.2022 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