Stardome Observatory and Planetarium


Look up! The skies above us are home to stars, satellites, planets, galaxies and a wealth of amazing insights into the world we live in. At the Stardome Observatory, we bring together astronomers and enthusiasts, creating an environment that inspires a love of the sky and the science behind it in even the smallest stargazers. Situated in Auckland's One Tree Hill Domain, our facilities include an amazing 360° digital dome theatre and the 0.5m Zeiss telescope. As New Zealand's leading astronomical attraction, we use the best blend of education and entertainment to share our passion with close to 60,000 New Zealanders every year.

We invite you come and enjoy the view!

Satellites in the sky tonight

Viewing Tips

  • Click on the icon for the object you wish to see.
  • Click the home button on the prediction page for access to maps for your location and lots more options.
  • The smaller the number in the Mag (magnitude) column, the brighter the satellite will appear.
  • Times and brightness are predictions, thus may vary.
  • For a different approach try http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/tracking/index.html for the excellent ISS (International Space Station) tracking page from NASA.

Satellite Passes

Nearest Location
ISS next 10 days
Bright Satellites Tonight
Nearest Location
ISS next 10 days
Bright Satellites Tonight
Auckland Kawakawa
Christchurch      Napier
Clyde Nelson
Dunedin New Plymouth
Gisborne Palmerston North
Hamilton Taupo
Hokitika Tauranga
Invercargill Wellington













Stardome Observatory is New Zealand's leading Astronomy Attraction and is proudly supported by...