Under the Milky Way

Siding Springs Observatory is in danger of closing and resident astronomer Helene McKenzie is the only thing standing in the way. Battling an inept local council and with a ragtag bunch of colleagues, her fight is set to be an uphill one.

Episodes

Cast

1,000 Light Years Thick

1. 1,000 Light Years Thick

8th Aug 2016

The Siding Spring Observatory is in danger of being shut down and resident astronomer Helene McKenzie is the only thing standing in the way.

Welcome to Leithybarabran

2. Welcome to Leithybarabran

15th Aug 2016

A rock legend arrives in town to perform at a benefit organised by Mayor Barnham. The opening of the Red Skies observatory looms whilst Helene's affections continue to grow for interstate colleague Simon Redding.

Finding a Needle in a Really Small Haystack

3. Finding a Needle in a Really Small Haystack

22nd Aug 2016

When speed dating comes to Coonabarabran, Helene decides to attend. Still unable to get her mind off the closure of Siding Springs, an unexpected encounter with her rival leads to a late night confrontation and a surprisingly good night.

The Trouble with Harry

4. The Trouble with Harry

5th Sep 2016

As the town prepares for the big fancy dress party, Steve struggles with whether or not to betray his friends at Siding Spring.

Chasing Ghosts

5. Chasing Ghosts

12th Sep 2016

With Helene and Simon down in Tasmania in search of Harry's discovery, Bill, Steve and Halle are back in Coonabarabran doing what they can to try to catch Leslie and Mike red-handed. But they're all running out of time.

Saving Siding Spring

6. Saving Siding Spring

19th Sep 2016

With the Skymapper in disrepair and the Minister on Siding Spring's doorstep, all looks lost for the team at Siding Spring Observatory.

First air date

8th Aug 2016

Last air date

19th Sep 2016

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks