Ayers Rock Observatory - Yulara

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The lights of the world’s modern cities hide the brilliance of the night sky, but things are different at the Ayers Rock Observatory, located in Yulara. The darkness of the desert setting and a clean atmosphere, provide one of the best locations on Earth to view the magnificent skies of the Southern Hemisphere. An expert guide will show you our magnificent galaxy and beyond through state of the art telescopes. The Southern Cross and other star constellations will be pointed out, and recent scientific discoveries explained. Marvel at the sparkling Milky Way, explore the surface of the moon, and view distant planets. Don’t miss this unique tour of the sky.

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