Castlemaine observatory

Castlemaine Observatory is recorded near Castlemaine, a historic town in the Goldfields region of Victoria, Australia, known for its gold-rush-era architecture and thriving arts scene.

About Castlemaine Observatory

Detailed public information about this specific site's history and instruments isn't widely available. The Goldfields region is, however, home to a wider amateur astronomy community, with nearby observatories including the Ballarat Observatory, which opened in 1886, and the Royal Botanic Gardens Observatory, dating to 1863.

Location & getting there

Castlemaine sits inland in Victoria, Australia, away from the bright lights of Melbourne, which gives the surrounding countryside reasonably dark skies for stargazing. Use the map above for exact coordinates and directions.

Visiting Castlemaine Observatory

We don't have confirmed opening hours or tour details for this observatory. Check online or with local astronomy societies in the Goldfields region for the latest visiting information before you travel.

See your named star from here

Under the relatively dark skies of Victoria's Goldfields, a telescope pointed at the right coordinates can locate any star, including one named for someone special. Name a star and get its precise position, then browse the catalogue to see it for yourself.