Suggested itineraries

Suggested Itinerary 1: Tiny Tot Scientist (Toddlers)

4.30pm	Collect your wristband from registration. Don't forget to also grab your glow wristband for when it gets dark.
5.15pm	Our Physics Magic Show will wow you with our science spells. Be sure to get here a little earlier to secure some seats.
6pm	Family dinner at our Central Courtyard, checking out the Laser Graffiti and Laser Guide Star.
7pm	Kids’ Space for hands-on science experiments at 1 Central Courtyard.
7.30pm	Get your Robot Driving License at our Robotics Room in 1 Central Courtyard.
8pm	Make a stop back at the Central Courtyard for snacks.
8.15pm	Journey up our Solar System Walk on your way to see the wonders of the galaxy in our Planetarium.
8.45pm	Telescope Park to finish your journey into space.
	Then home for bed, ready to dream about the stars.

Suggested Itinerary 2: Space Explorer (Primary School age)

5pm	Arrive at Astronomy Open Night and check in.
5.15pm	Start with dinner in the Central Courtyard.
5.45pm	Take your questions up to Scientist Spotlight.
6pm	Ready player one in our Cosmic Arcade.
6.30pm	Check out the science behind the magic in our Physics Magic Show.
7.30pm	Try to beat our Laser Maze Challenge.
8pm	Make your way to a Planetarium session via our Solar System Walk.
9pm	Visit our Telescope Park to plan your space travels.
	Then home for bed to dream of being a space explorer.

Suggested Itinerary 3: Future Student (Years 9-12)

5pm	Arrive at Astronomy Open Night and check in.
5.15pm	Attend the Short Talks or a Universe of possibilities Stem at Macquarie
5.45pm	Time for dinner in the Central Courtyard.
6.30pm	Visit the 'Immersive Power of Light' at the Macquarie Art Gallery or take a stroll through the Astrophotography exhibit.
7.30pm	Go and see our star speaker in our Keynote Lecture.
8.30pm	Visit our Exhibition Hall for advice on studying Astronomy.
9pm	Head up to our Telescope Park to see the Universe for yourself.

Suggested Itinerary 4: Astronomy Enthusiast

5pm	Collect your wristband from the registration tent.
5.15pm	Head into the Exhibition Hall to chat with our visiting Astronomy Societies.
5.45pm	Choose from one of our Short Talks.
6.15pm	Visit the Central Courtyard for dinner before making your way to UBar to see the science communication show or wander through the Astrophotography exhibit.
7.30pm	See our star guest speaker at our Keynote Lecture.
8.30pm	Make your way up the hill to a Planetarium session via our Solar System Walk.
9pm	Finish your evening with stargazing at our Telescope Park and at our Astronomical Observatory.

Wallumattagal campus

Balaclava Road
Macquarie University NSW 2109

City campus

Angel Place
Level 24, 123 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Event Contact

astronomyopennight@mq.edu.au

Acknowledgement of Country

Macquarie University is located on the land of the Wallumattagal clan of the Dharug people. We pay respects to the Elders and knowledge holders who have, and continue to share their wisdom and knowledges, nurturing and sustaining our environments, cultures and education.