Kingaroy Observatory

20/09/2026

Today, Sept.21 Dr Jim turns 80 and is still active running the Kingaroy Observatory. with a passion, showcasing the wonders of the Cosmos to its visitors. through large powerful telescopes.
since August 16, 2004. Jim has been stargazing since he was 6.

To all who replied to my special day,.. THANK YOU !! 😀 your lovely comments made my day. God bless you all..

07/09/2026

SATURN - aka The 'WOW' planet is now visible to the eye and in telescopes (not like in the photo ! lol ) after 9pm. Saturn and its Rings will dominate the Spring and Summer night skies so every night show we do now, includes viewing this majestic gas giant along with its Rings and moons.

15/08/2026

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14/07/2026

Come July 21, it will be 57 years when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon and for those who are still skeptic, check out this link .....https://www.lpi.usra.edu/features/2026/062926/LRO-17-years/ it will also show you the LEM's from '69 to ''72..
and this month is the 40th anniversary of Halley's Comet. Next arrive in 2061.

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22/05/2026

How very true !! James has been stargazing since he was 6-yesrs old and ion Sept 21, 2026 he turns 80 and still runs the Kingaroy Observatory, showing and telling his visitors, the wonders of Space and does with a passion and knowledge.

04/05/2026

Astronomer James aka Dr Jim will be attending the 4th annual Aussie Camp Oven Dinner Under the Stars on July 11, at Hillview Cottages Kingaroy ( just a 10 min. drive north of Kingaroy) with two larger telescopes so you can view Star Clusters, Nebulae, Galaxies and binary Stars to name few. His passion and knowledge of the Cosmos will amaze you !

Wearing his custom-made Glow-In-Dark gown (the only one its kind in Australia ) you will experience a night under the stars like no other ! If its cloudy, the dinner is still on and we have an unique Plan B so you still get experience.

The astronomer also gives the audience a laser Guided Tour of the Galaxy, pointing out various Stars and Constellations which includes some Star Signs - Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn to name s few. !

The astronomer has been in Astronomy for over 70-years and his passion for it all is beyond reproach.

If this event interests you, contact Hillview Cottages Kingaroy now !

03/05/2026

Here's a collection of Astronomical wonders...

17/04/2026

Never has there been a stargazing night that had so many Doctors from the Kingaroy Hospital at he Obs, last night - April 16).

It total we had 25, in attendance and they all got to view dozens of Deep Sky objects - Star clusters, Nebulae, Binary stars, galaxies, a green laser guided tour of the night skies, and close-up views of the gas giant planet Jupiter, in our large telescopes. Throughout the evening, host astronomer, James aka Dr Jim gave an informative commentary of it all. James has been passionately stargazing since he was 6-years old. He turns 80 on Sept. 21 2026.

Aside, don't forget the Aussie Camp Oven Dinner Under the Stars at Hillview Cottages Kingaroy on July 11. Yours truly will be there with two large telescopes giving an unique outdoor presentation in his Glow-in-the-dark gown !! Book through Hillview Cottages.

01/04/2026

Pegasus Smarteye digital eyepiece (still under its 2-year warranty) that is suitable for short focus 300-600mm telescopes.
This device shows the true colours of Nebula's, Stars and Galaxies in real time !! RRP $3,299 this one is only $2,500 with shipping. PM us if interested.