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href="https://perthgirl.com.au/category/exploring-western-australia/" title="View all posts in Exploring WA" >Exploring WA</a></span></div> <h1 class="post-title single-post-title">Astronomy & Stargazing in Western Australia: Your Ultimate Guide</h1> <div class="post-box-meta-single"> <span class="author-post"><span>written by <a class="author-url" href="https://perthgirl.com.au/author/brittk/">Tahnee</a></span></span> <span>February 11, 2016</span> </div> </div> <div class="post-image"> <a href="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/stargazing-featured.gif" data-rel="penci-gallery-image-content"><img width="650" height="420" src="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/stargazing-featured.gif" class="attachment-penci-full-thumb size-penci-full-thumb wp-post-image" alt="stargazing-featured" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" /></a> </div> <div class="post-entry"> <div class="inner-post-entry"> <p>Western Australia has some of the most darkest night skies in the world, with our southern sky offering stargazers & photographers the best views of the Milky Way Galaxy. Learn more about stargazing in Western Australia.</p> <p><span id="more-1308"></span></p> <p><em>–</em></p> <p>Since the dawn of human civilization, mankind have looked to the sky to navigate Earth’s vast oceans, decide where to plant crops, use the stars for architectural guidance, and to help answer questions of where we came from and how we got here.</p> <p>Stargazing instills us with fascination about our world and the galaxies beyond. It probes us <em>(mind the pun)</em> to ponder life’s bigger questions and seek further meaning behind our existence. It’s such a feel-good activity to do, so why not make some time to do it? Go on, it’s free, and you deserve a technology detox cleanse once in a while.</p> <p>Western Australia has some of the darkest night skies in the world, thanks to its large mass and remoteness to the rest of Australia (and the rest of the world). Plus, being in Earth’s southern hemisphere, it shows off one of the best views of the <strong>Milky Way Galaxy</strong> in the world. In addition, you also get vivid views of the stunning <strong>Magellanic Clouds</strong>, the <strong>Jewel Box</strong> cluster of stars and the <strong>Southern Cross, </strong>which cannot be seen in Europe or America.</p> <div id="attachment_1317" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1317" class="wp-image-1317 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/telescope-featured-image.jpg" alt="telescope-featured-image" width="650" height="420" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/telescope-featured-image.jpg 650w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/telescope-featured-image-600x388.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1317" class="wp-caption-text">Here’s me looking through a friends’ telescope, 30 minutes north of Perth City. ‘Twas a clear night sky – even in the suburbs. Good times, good times.</p></div> <p><strong>–</strong></p> <p><strong>WHY IS ASTRONOMY IMPORTANT?<br /> </strong></p> <p>The night sky is clustered with incredible objects in our universe; planets, moons, shooting stars, comets and galaxy clusters that most of us know little about, let alone are able to identify. Astronomy is a discipline that opens our eyes and gives context to our place in the Universe.</p> <p>Astronomy has always had a significant impact on our world view. The more we learn about it, the more it reshapes how we see the world. Just as it triggered a revolution when the Earth was discovered as round (not flat), so too, did the realization that our Earth was not at the center of the Universe.</p> <p>Did you know – the sun is halfway through its life cycle. At 4.5 billion years old, it has about 5 billion years left until it balloons into a red giant. The sun, as it heats up and expands, will engulf the inner planets including Earth, before cooling down and becoming a white star. While back on Earth, waters will be boiled away and the world will become a lifeless rock. That’s OK though – we will all be long gone by then. Stephen Hawking has regularly warned after all, mankind must conquer and colonise space or we will perish staying here on Earth.</p> <p>Our sun is powerful, but it is just one lonely star in a great self-gravitating assemblage of suns called The Milky Way Galaxy. Want to know where our solar system sits in the Milky Way? Look below. We are a mere dot, sitting on an obscure spiral arm, 30 thousand light years from the center of our galaxy, and guess what. Our Milky Way Galaxy is not the centre of the Universe either, it’s one of hundreds of billions and billions of more galaxies.</p> <p><a href="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/you-are-here.jpg" data-rel="penci-gallery-image-content" ><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-1795 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/you-are-here.jpg" alt="you-are-here" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/you-are-here.jpg 1500w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/you-are-here-600x400.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/you-are-here-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a></p> <p>Click to Enlarge. Milky Way Galaxy indicating where Earth is, with Carl Sagan quote. Carl Sagan was the most famous U.S scientist of the 1970’s & ’80s for his work in astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, astrobiology & scientific search for extraterrestrial life.</p> <p>–</p> <p><strong>STARGAZING IS TIME TRAVEL<br /> </strong></p> <p>Astronomy is history, and the telescope is our time machine looking right at it.</p> <p>When you look up into space, you are looking up into the past. Telescopes allow us to piece together how the Universe started.</p> <p>Light from these faraway galaxies began traveling to Earth billions of years ago, long before humans roamed our planet. Because light travels vast distances across space to get to our eyes, many of the stars we see shining back to us right now, have actually already died, millions or billions of years ago. We just haven’t received the ‘latest update’ yet, so to speak. When we look into a professional telescope, the galaxies we see now, are as they appeared billions of years ago.</p> <p>Take the sun for example. It’s 150 million km away, taking 8 minutes for light to travel that distance. When you are looking at the sun now, you are actually seeing how it looked 8 minutes ago. You’re looking back in time, 8 minutes.</p> <p>When you are looking at the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, Sirius, you’re looking back in time, 8 years. Now, if you grab your binoculars, you might be able to see back in time 2 million light years. With telescopes, you could see back in time 50 million light years, and with professional much-bigger telescopes, you can glimpse light that’s almost as old as the Universe itself, looking back billions of light years into the past. If aliens were viewing Earth through a telescope 65 million light years away, they would see the dinosaur age. Sight is based on light.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1722 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/all-sky.jpg" alt="all-sky-grahame" width="960" height="960" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/all-sky.jpg 960w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/all-sky-300x300.jpg 300w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/all-sky-100x100.jpg 100w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/all-sky-600x600.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/all-sky-75x75.jpg 75w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/all-sky-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></p> <p>Star-gazing can foster an appreciation of the natural world and how delicate the balance of life is. Pictured: ‘All Sky’ by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grahamekelaherphotography" target="_blank">Grahame Kelaher</a></p> <p><strong>–</strong></p> <p><strong>THE BENEFITS OF STARGAZING<br /> </strong></p> <p><span id="ext-gen103">There are tonnes of amazing (and undervalued) benefits of stargazing. By looking up in awe and acknowledging </span><span id="ext-gen103">the presence of ‘something greater’ than ourselves, we are prompted to realise just how small and insignificant we really are in the Universe. This is good. Why? Because it’s this realisation that drives our focus away from our</span><span id="ext-gen103"> own self-interested needs and towards the greater good of humanity and other life on Earth. Stargazing grounds us, it gives us humility.<br /> </span></p> <ul> <li>Ignites child-like curiosity and wonder in adults, something adults can forget about as they mature.</li> <li>Encourages people to look at the world around them instead of being so focused on themselves.</li> <li>It’s a great group-activity where everyone can feel relaxed, open and be able to connect with others.</li> <li>It’s also a great ‘recovery hobby’ to be involved in for those trying to escape addiction.</li> <li>Serves as a great type of meditation for those seeking peace and clarity.</li> <li>It’s a great romantic date idea.</li> </ul> <p><span id="ext-gen103"> The Universe is a free therapist in way, where stargazing gives us a healthy dose of seeing ‘the bigger picture’ and helping us to grasp an outwardly bigger perspective on things with calmness and clarity.<br /> </span></p> <div id="attachment_1845" style="width: 1610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1845" class="wp-image-1845 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/63686_1600x1200.jpg" alt="national-geographic" width="1600" height="1200" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/63686_1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/63686_1600x1200-600x450.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/63686_1600x1200-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1845" class="wp-caption-text">Inspired by stargazing. First Prize Winner from <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/photo-contest/2011/entries/65156/view/" target="_blank">National Geographic’s Stargazing Photo Contest</a>. Photo by Ben Canales.</p></div> <p>–</p> <p><strong>AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES – FIRST ASTRONOMER’S<br /> </strong></p> <p>Australian Aborigines are credited with being one of the world’s first astronomers. Astronomy didn’t actually start with the Greeks. Thousands of years earlier, Aboriginal people scanned and mapped the night sky, using it to understand, survive and live in harmony with the harsh, Australian landscape. The sky was also used as a calendar, with stars marking the seasons and availability of food.</p> <p><span class="breakout center">While Greek celestial tradition focuses almost exclusively on stars, Aboriginal astronomy focuses on the Milky Way and often incorporates the dark patches between stars, with the best known</span> Aboriginal constellation being “Emu in the Sky”, which has featured in Aboriginal dreamtime storytelling for thousands of years.</p> <p>Next time you have a clear view of the Milky Way, look for the shape of the Emu stretched across the Milky Way. It’s defined by the dark nebulas (opaque clouds of dust and gas in outer space) that is visible between the stars, rather than the stars themselves.</p> <div id="attachment_1754" style="width: 793px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1754" class="wp-image-1754 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/emu-.png" alt="emu-in-the-sky" width="783" height="580" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/emu-.png 783w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/emu--600x444.png 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/emu--768x569.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1754" class="wp-caption-text">Emu in the Sky constellation depicted in the sky with the Milky Way, above the Emu engraving at Elvina Track, Chase National Park in NSW. It won its creator, Barnaby Norris, third prize in the prestigious 2007 “Eureka” awards.</p></div> <p>–</p> <p><strong>NAKED-EYE VIEWING:</strong></p> <div class="_5wd4 _1nc7 direction_ltr"> <div class="_5wd9"> <div class="_5wde _n4o"> <div class="_5w1r _3_om _5wdf"> <div class="_4gx_"> <div class="_d97"> <p><span class="_5yl5"><span class="_5yl5">The beauty of Western Australia is you don’t have to travel far to get to a perfect spot for naked-eye stargazing. Ideally, the best places to stargaze and take photos are as far away from civilization and light pollution as possible.</span></span></p> <p><span class="_5yl5"><span class="_5yl5"> To help plan your road trips, stay up to date with weather reports, as well as utilise ‘light pollution maps’ that are available on the internet, such as <a href="http://darksitefinder.com/maps/world.html" target="_blank">Dark Night Sky Finder Map</a> (search “Western Australia”).<br /> </span></span></p> <p>It’s important to note that the Milky Way season is February to October, with the best time to take astrophotography between May to August.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="_3ry4">Please remember, safety must be your number one priority when travelling to some of these spots for stargazing or astrophotography. A lot of night driving can be tiresome, so take breaks often, read any signs, and watch out for wildlife.</div> <div class="_3ry4"></div> </div> <div id="attachment_1698" style="width: 1930px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1698" class="wp-image-1698 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Minninup-Beach.jpg" alt="Minninup Beach" width="1920" height="1276" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Minninup-Beach.jpg 1920w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Minninup-Beach-600x399.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Minninup-Beach-768x510.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1698" class="wp-caption-text">Taken at Minninup Beach, near Capel by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASR.Briggs" target="_blank">Matt Briggs.</a></p></div> <div id="attachment_1699" style="width: 1930px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1699" class="wp-image-1699 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Minninup-Beach-1.jpg" alt="Minninup Beach-1" width="1920" height="1266" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Minninup-Beach-1.jpg 1920w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Minninup-Beach-1-600x396.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Minninup-Beach-1-768x506.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1699" class="wp-caption-text">Star constellations visible by the naked eye at Minninup Beach, near Capel illustrated by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASR.Briggs" target="_blank">Matt Briggs.</a></p></div> <p>–</p> <p><strong>TOP STARGAZING SPOTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA<br /> </strong></p> <p>The basic elements we find in stars (and the gas and dust around them) are the same elements that make up our bodies, further deepens the connection between us and the cosmos. This connection touches our lives, and the awe it inspires is perhaps the reason that the beautiful images astronomy provides us with are so popular in today’s culture.</p> <p>Take a look at these top stargazing spots in Western Australia along with some fantastic astrophotography by local Western Australians below:</p> <p><em>Here are the Top 15 stargazing Spots in Western Australia:</em></p> <p><strong>1. ROEBUCK BAY, Broome<br /> </strong>Start off your evening riding a camel on Cable Beach against a gorgeous sun setting, before driving 15 minutes down the road to Roebuck Bay to watch the full moon rise. From March to October/November, you will witness the breathtaking phenomenon that is known as the gold ‘Staircase to the Moon’, where the full moon reflects off the exposed mudflats at extremely low tide, creating a beautiful optical illusion of stairs reaching to the moon.</p> <div id="attachment_1828" style="width: 1214px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1828" class="wp-image-1828 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/staircase-to-moon.jpg" alt="staircase-to-moon" width="1204" height="759" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/staircase-to-moon.jpg 1204w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/staircase-to-moon-600x378.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/staircase-to-moon-768x484.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1204px) 100vw, 1204px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1828" class="wp-caption-text">Many visiting Broome time their travels to coincide with Staircase to the Moon. Sourced via <a href="http://www.shinjumatsuri.com.au/" target="_blank">Shinju Matsuri – Festival of the Pearl Broome Website.</a></p></div> <p><strong>2. THE WHEATBELT<br /> </strong>A two-hour drive from Perth, you will be able to view an incredible blanket of stars. On a moonless night, you will also be able to see the Milky Way Galaxy stretch right across the night sky.</p> <div id="attachment_1729" style="width: 1410px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1729" class="wp-image-1729 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grahame-dryandra-country.jpg" alt="merredin" width="1400" height="894" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grahame-dryandra-country.jpg 1400w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grahame-dryandra-country-600x383.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grahame-dryandra-country-768x490.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1729" class="wp-caption-text">At Lake Grace, south of Merredin (located in the Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia). Here you are surrounded by open rolling farmland and vast salt lakes. Taken by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grahamekelaherphotography" target="_blank">Grahame Kelaher.</a></p></div> <p><strong>3. PERTH HILLS<br /> </strong>Escape the glow of Perth City to find protection in the nearby Perth Hills. Perth Observatory is situated here, in Bickley. Here you will be able to learn more about astronomy in Western Australia on public viewing nights.</p> <div id="attachment_1773" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1773" class="wp-image-1773 size-large" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Edit-Aurora-Australis-hard-990x620.jpg" alt="Aurora-Australis-hard" width="990" height="620" /><p id="caption-attachment-1773" class="wp-caption-text">Aurora Borealis from the hills of Perth Western Australia. Pink reflects in the water of Lake Leschenaultia. Taken by <a href="http://astrophotography.com.au/" target="_blank">Roger Groom Photography.</a></p></div> <p><strong>4. ALBANY AND ESPERANCE, Southern Coast<br /> </strong>This part of WA’s Southern Coast gives you a chance to see an auroea borelis (if you’re lucky). A colourful display of red and green lights that’s also known as the ‘Southern Lights’. It’s a rare sight in WA and if it does ever occur, it will only be seen from the South.</p> <div id="attachment_1723" style="width: 1601px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1723" class="wp-image-1723 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aurora-grahame.jpg" alt="aurora-grahame" width="1591" height="857" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aurora-grahame.jpg 1591w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aurora-grahame-600x323.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aurora-grahame-768x414.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1591px) 100vw, 1591px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1723" class="wp-caption-text">Aurora Borealis seen near Wagin (a town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia) on the morning of 23rd June 2015 at 3:38am taken by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grahamekelaherphotography" target="_blank">Grahame Kelaher.</a></p></div> <p><strong>5. WOOLEEN STATION, Murchison Region<br /> </strong>Covering over a quarter of a million acres of picturesque outback, Wooleen Station is a remote cattle station where the Milky Way Galaxy seems so close, you’d think you could touch it. The station has plenty of accommodation options, so you can enjoy stargazing in comfort. This nature based station’s focus is on the environmental rehabilitation of the WA Outback. The Murchison Region is also a popular spot for <a href="http://www.murchisonastrofest.com.au/" target="_blank">Astrofest.</a></p> <div id="attachment_2195" style="width: 812px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2195" class="wp-image-2195" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/murch.jpg" alt="murch" width="802" height="598" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/murch.jpg 640w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/murch-600x447.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px" /><p id="caption-attachment-2195" class="wp-caption-text">Photograph by Dave Sellars, WA: “Murchison station camping and 4x4ing near Kalbarri when I took this shot, it was around 10pm July/August time I think, and the sky, as you can see, was unbelievable”.</p></div> <p><strong>6. THE PINNACLES, Nambung National Park<br /> </strong>Stargaze among thousands of ancient desert sculptures that are millions of years old at The Pinnacles. Situated 250km north of Perth City, simply take Indian Ocean Drive to Nambung National Park. Astro-photography enthusiasts frequent here often to capture interesting images of the Milky Way Galaxy arching above the limestone structures. Under moonlight, the shapes of the pinnacles cast awesome shadows that make for great photos.</p> <div id="attachment_1694" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1694" class="wp-image-1694 size-large" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/light-within-resized-990x620.gif" alt="light-within-resized" width="990" height="620" /><p id="caption-attachment-1694" class="wp-caption-text">‘Light within’ by <a href="http://astrophotobear.com/" target="_blank">Michael Goh</a>. Taken at the Pinnacles, showing the zodiacal light. The zodiacal light is the sun reflecting off cosmic dust in the inner solar system, creating a triangle of light leading up to the milky way core and is available in some times of the year.</p></div> <div id="attachment_1693" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1693" class="wp-image-1693 size-large" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cosmic-balance-resized-990x620.gif" alt="cosmic-balance-resized" width="990" height="620" /><p id="caption-attachment-1693" class="wp-caption-text">‘Cosmic Balance’ by <a href="http://astrophotobear.com/" target="_blank">Michael Goh</a> taken at the Pinnacles, with moon lighting. It won Best Astrofest image in 2014.</p></div> <p><strong>7. WAVE ROCK<br /> </strong>At Wave Rock, near Hyden, you will be able to directly above you all the way to the horizon in each direction. The dark night sky and glistening stars look magnificent against this other WA landmark.</p> <div id="attachment_1770" style="width: 760px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1770" class="wp-image-1770 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wave-rock.jpg" alt="wave-rock" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wave-rock.jpg 750w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wave-rock-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1770" class="wp-caption-text">The extraordinarily unique Wave Rock shows off its rich colours in a rare night time display. Taken by <a href="http://www.airwilpena.com.au/photo-competition/aerial-photos-2012/entry/9mwnew/" target="_blank">Stuart Millen.</a></p></div> <p><strong>8. GINGIN</strong><strong><br /> </strong>A rural agriculture town located 92km north of Perth, Gingin isn’t too far of a drive but still just far enough for spectacular stargazing viewing. Visit the <a href="http://gravitycentre.com.au/" target="_blank">Gravity Discovery Observatory</a> where you can learn more about astronomy in WA.</p> <div id="attachment_1763" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1763" class="wp-image-1763 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gingin-gravity-centre.jpg" alt="gingin-gravity-centre" width="640" height="960" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gingin-gravity-centre.jpg 640w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gingin-gravity-centre-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1763" class="wp-caption-text">At the <a href="http://gravitycentre.com.au/" target="_blank">Gravity Discovery Centre Observatory</a> in Gingin, north of Perth. By <a href="http://astrophotobear.com/" target="_blank">Michael Goh Photography.</a></p></div> <p><strong>9. MOORE RIVER</strong></p> <p>About 1 hour north of Perth (and not too far from Gingin) is Moore River, a pretty idyllic setting that’s great for nature hikes, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and horse riding. Why not stargaze from the gorgeous Moore River banks. Camping is a main attraction here, but there are also many beach house style accommodations to choose from.</p> <div id="attachment_1749" style="width: 653px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1749" class="wp-image-1749 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/round-the-twist.jpg" alt="round-the-twist" width="643" height="960" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/round-the-twist.jpg 643w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/round-the-twist-600x896.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1749" class="wp-caption-text">‘Round the Twist’ by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottjonphotography/" target="_blank">Scott Jon Photography</a> at Moore River Lighthouse.</p></div> <p><strong>10. DRYANDRA COUNTRY<br /> </strong>Two hours south-east of Perth is Dryandra Country, nicknamed ‘The Heart of Australia’s Golden Outback’. It’s very dark out there and as such its popular with local Astronomy groups. There are some great camp and cabin sites that are ideal spots for seeing meteor showers or shooting stars. The annual Geminid Meteor Shower in mid-December is best seen in the early hours of the morning. This region also includes Narrogin, Wickepin, Pingelly and Cuballing.</p> <div id="attachment_1730" style="width: 2010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1730" class="wp-image-1730 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dryandra-country-grahame.jpg" alt="dryandra-country-grahame" width="2000" height="699" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dryandra-country-grahame.jpg 2000w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dryandra-country-grahame-600x210.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dryandra-country-grahame-768x268.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1730" class="wp-caption-text">The nightsky 20km west of Dryandra Country taken by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grahamekelaherphotography" target="_blank">Grahame Kelaher</a>. Dryandra is considered ‘the heart of Australia’s Golden outback’. Very popular with local astronomy clubs.</p></div> <p><strong>11. LAKE BALLARD<br /> </strong>Situated in the remote WA outback (one and a half hour’s drive from Kalgoorlie), Lake Ballard is a world-class art site that showcases 51 steel ‘Gormley Sculptures’ by renowned artist <a href="http://www.antonygormley.com/" target="_blank">Antony Gormley.</a> Under the nightsky, these 51 steel <em>humanoid-alien-hybrid-type</em> sculptures stand out against the stark white salt plain of Lake Ballard. The sculptures appear ghostlike on the horizon, shimmering like mirages in the heat. This is another great spot for stargazing and astro-photography.</p> <div id="attachment_1727" style="width: 1410px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1727" class="wp-image-1727 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/12591932_10153896563669419_508017199_o.jpg" alt="lake-ballard-grahame" width="1400" height="938" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/12591932_10153896563669419_508017199_o.jpg 1400w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/12591932_10153896563669419_508017199_o-600x402.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/12591932_10153896563669419_508017199_o-768x515.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1727" class="wp-caption-text">Lake Ballard nightsky with a Gormley sculpture in the foreground – taken by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grahamekelaherphotography" target="_blank">Grahame Kelaher</a> with intentions to shoot the meteor shower. (Notice the orionid meteor on the top left).</p></div> <p><strong>12. KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK, Pilbara Region</strong><br /> Located 1400km north of Perth (and 80km north-east of mining town Tom Price) is Karijini National Park. Its natural and diverse landscape with creeks, waterfalls and gorges offers visitors stunning scenery with unspoiled space views away from city lights. Centred in the Hamerley Ranges, it is WA’s second largest park and is another popular spot for budding space and landscape photographers.</p> <div id="attachment_1725" style="width: 2058px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1725" class="wp-image-1725 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/karajini-scott.jpg" alt="Stargazing in Western Australia-Karijini" width="2048" height="1044" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/karajini-scott.jpg 2048w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/karajini-scott-600x306.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/karajini-scott-768x392.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1725" class="wp-caption-text">Overseeing Karajini National Park, taken on Mount Bruce (which you can see the spine of, it’s the second highest mountain in W.A) by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottjonphotography/" target="_blank">Scott Jon Photography</a>. This panoramic shot consists of 40 images spanning Marandoo mine site on the far left, to showing trains that take the iron ore from the mine site almost non stop all day and night, to some wildfire in the far background, with the light on the far right coming from mining town Tom Price.</p></div> <p><strong>13. LANCELIN, Sand Dunes</strong></p> <p>Why not combine stargazing with adrenaline? Head to the Lancelin sand dunes, hour and a half north of Perth. Here you can go sand boarding down massive 45 degree angle dunes (which are the biggest in WA), or hit the sand in a dirt bike or four wheel drive. Afterwards, relax with a beer on a dune peak – you’ll be rewarded with jaw-dropping panoramic views.</p> <div id="attachment_1734" style="width: 2058px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1734" class="wp-image-1734 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/LANCELIN-GRAHAME1.jpg" alt="Stargazing in Western Australia-Lancelin" width="2048" height="1365" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/LANCELIN-GRAHAME1.jpg 2048w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/LANCELIN-GRAHAME1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/LANCELIN-GRAHAME1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1734" class="wp-caption-text">Moonlit Dunes at Lancelin, captured by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grahamekelaherphotography" target="_blank">Grahame Kelaher</a>.</p></div> <p><strong>14. KALBARRI, Natures Window</strong></p> <p>Kalbarri is one of Western Australia’s best known national parks, with its jaw-dropping unique landscape, scenic gorges, white and red banded sandstones and soaring coastal cliffs. Many of these dramatic rock formations are attractions in their own right, like Nature’s Window, Z-Bend, Hawks Head and the scenic lookout Ross Graham Lookout.</p> <div id="attachment_1743" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1743" class="wp-image-1743 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/kalbarri-natures-window.jpg" alt="Stargazing in Western Australia-Kalbarri-Nature-Window" width="640" height="960" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/kalbarri-natures-window.jpg 640w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/kalbarri-natures-window-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1743" class="wp-caption-text">‘Cromagnon’ by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottjonphotography/" target="_blank">Scott Jon Photography.</a> At Kalbarri and Nature’s window, showcasing a unique lighting technique of using battery powered candles around the rock itself to give a sort of cave man look to the overall photo.</p></div> <p><strong>15. CERVANTES, Wind Farm</strong></p> <p>The laidback fishing village of Cervantes is about a two hour drive from Perth, and only a 21 minute drive from The Pinnacles. It’s famous for its white sandy beaches, fishing and rock lobster! But for an alternative tour, visit the Emu Downs Wind Farm there. The coastal site consists of 48 Vestas wind turbines (each with 1.65 MW generating capacity) and is great for astrophotography experimenting.</p> <div id="attachment_1745" style="width: 1628px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1745" class="wp-image-1745 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wind-farm-cervantes.jpg" alt="Stargazing in Western Australia-Wind-Farm-Cervantes" width="1618" height="900" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wind-farm-cervantes.jpg 1618w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wind-farm-cervantes-600x334.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wind-farm-cervantes-768x427.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1618px) 100vw, 1618px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1745" class="wp-caption-text">‘Turbo’ by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottjonphotography/" target="_blank">Scott Jon Photography</a>. Taken at a wind farm near Cervantes. He cast a focused beam of light onto the turbines for an awesome lighting effect under the stars</p></div> <p><strong>16. TOODYAY</strong></p> <p>The shire of Toodyay is one of Western Australia’s oldest towns just one hour from Perth. It sits on the Avon River in the Wheatbelt region, offering exquisite views of the landscape in every direction. With great historic attractions and plenty of accommodation available, Toodyay is a popular stargazing spot, especially for astro-photographers. Also in the area is the new <a href="http://www.ginginobservatory.com/" target="_blank">Toodyay Garden Observatory</a> <em>(relocated from Gingin).</em></p> <div id="attachment_1747" style="width: 1812px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1747" class="wp-image-1747 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/toodya.jpg" alt="Stargazing in Western Australia-Toodyay" width="1802" height="700" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/toodya.jpg 1802w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/toodya-600x233.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/toodya-768x298.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1802px) 100vw, 1802px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1747" class="wp-caption-text">‘The Tree House’ by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottjonphotography/" target="_blank">Scott Jon Photography</a>. Taken in Toodyay, with the Milky Way showing over some of the old abandoned houses located there.</p></div> <p><strong>17. DUNSBOROUGH, South West</strong></p> <p>Beside the clear and calm waters of Geographe Bay, is the pretty coastal town of Dunsborough, 254 km south of Perth. Here, you can lap up absolute paradise without a care in the world while watching the stars.</p> <div id="attachment_1695" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1695" class="wp-image-1695 size-large" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/convergence-resized-990x620.gif" alt="Stargazing in Western Australia-convergence" width="990" height="620" /><p id="caption-attachment-1695" class="wp-caption-text">‘Convergence’ by <a href="http://astrophotobear.com/" target="_blank">Michael Goh</a>. Taken at Sugarloaf Rock in 2014 with crescent moon lighting, inbetween 2 meteor showers (so there are a number of meteorites and satellites in the image).</p></div> <p><strong>18. LAKE CLIFTON, Peel Region</strong></p> <p>Stargaze with ancient, living fossils (that are as old as Earth itself) in Lake Clifton, a one hour drive south from Perth, past Mandurah. Great for astrophotography experimentation. Thrombolites may not look like much, but they are just as integral to Earth’s natural history as the more well-known stromatolites found in Hamelin Pool (Shark Bay World Heritage Site).</p> <p>Hundreds of millions of years ago the ancestors of thrombolites and stromatolites produced the oxygen in the atmosphere that is required for life as we know it.</p> <div id="attachment_1692" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1692" class="wp-image-1692 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Passage-of-time-resized-1.gif" alt="Stargazing in Western Australia-passage-of-time" width="800" height="1200" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Passage-of-time-resized-1.gif 800w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Passage-of-time-resized-1-600x900.gif 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1692" class="wp-caption-text">‘Passage of Time’ by <a href="http://astrophotobear.com/" target="_blank">Michael Goh</a>, at Lake Clifton. Pictured is a star trail just at the thrombolites. Star trailing is a very easy way for people with DSLRs to get into astrophotography.</p></div> <p>———————–</p> <p><strong>FUN LEARNING<br /> </strong></p> <p>Science is a window to learning and understanding the Universe more. Science facts should be very bit as exciting as science fiction.</p> <div id="attachment_1839" style="width: 796px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1839" class="wp-image-1839 " src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/scitech.jpg" alt="scitech" width="786" height="372" /><p id="caption-attachment-1839" class="wp-caption-text">Enjoy astronomical adventures at Scitech’s Planetarium. Image via <a href="http://2011.perthfestival.com.au/education/schools-events/apollo-13-astronaut/" target="_blank">PerthFestival.</a></p></div> <p><strong>Scitech</strong></p> <p>Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation that operates the Scitech Discovery Centre, a permanent interactive science museum, which includes a planetarium. They always have new things happening, as well as host special ‘adults only’ nights. View what’s currently showing at the <a href="http://www.scitech.org.au/visit/whats-on/scitech-planetarium" target="_blank">planetarium here.</a></p> <p><a href="tel:0892150700" target="_blank">(08) 9215 0700</a> || City West centre, Railway St & Sutherland Street, Perth WA 6005</p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.scitech.org.au/" target="_blank">http://www.scitech.org.au/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScitechWA" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ScitechWA</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>–</strong></p> <p><strong>OBSERVATORIES IN PERTH</strong></p> <div id="attachment_1855" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1855" class="wp-image-1855 size-full" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gravity.jpg" alt="gravity" width="800" height="534" srcset="https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gravity.jpg 800w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gravity-600x401.jpg 600w, https://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gravity-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1855" class="wp-caption-text">Pictured: The Gravity Discovery Centre in Yeal (near Gingin), Image via their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gravitydiscoverycentre/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook.</a></p></div> <p><strong>1. Perth Observatory</strong></p> <p>Western Australia’s oldest observatory (and a heritage site) serving WA for 119 years, remaining actively involved in the service of public education. It’s located 25km east of Perth in Bickley.</p> <p><a href="tel:0892938255" target="_blank">(08) 9293 8255</a> || 337 Walnut Road, Bickley, Western Australia</p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/" target="_blank">https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PerthObservatory" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/PerthObservatory</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Gravity Discovery Centre Observatory</strong></p> <p>The Gravity Discovery Centre Observatory is an exciting science education centre for physics and astronomy just an hour north of Perth, near Gingin. It’s a hands-on science exhibit where you can learn about the latest discoveries in science and technology, and is the only centre in Australia with a focus on Gravity and Cosmology. Supports Perth Observatory.</p> <p><a href="tel:0895757577" target="_blank">(08) 9575 7577</a> || 1098 Military Road, Yeal, WA</p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://gravitycentre.com.au/" target="_blank">http://gravitycentre.com.au/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gravitydiscoverycentre/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gravitydiscoverycentre/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>3. New Toodyay Observatory (formally known as Gingin Observatory)</strong></p> <p>The Toodyay Garden Observatory was opened as a public observatory in October 2001 and has always been operated as a private business, was in Gingin but has now relocated over to Julimar in Toodyay. They have two permanent telescopes in a garden setting with volunteer astronomers who sometimes bring additional one or two scopes.</p> <p><a href="tel:0895757740" target="_blank">(08) 9575 7740</a> || 163 Howard Road, Julimar, Toodyay WA 6567</p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.ginginobservatory.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ginginobservatory.com/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ginginobservatory/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ginginobservatory/</a></li> </ul> <p>–</p> <p><strong>ASTROFEST – FREE ANNUAL ASTRONOMICAL EVENT</strong></p> <p>Love astronomy and making new friends? ‘Astrofest’ is Perth’s only annual astronomical event that the whole family can enjoy and set up a picnic at Taking place at Curtain Stadium in Bentley on Saturday 12th March 2016, Astrofest celebrates Australian science, offering a variety of optical and radio telescopes for all to observe through during the day and night. There will also be interesting, engaging and exciting indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy.</p> <p>View the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/871176263002783/" target="_blank">AstroFest Perth 2016 Facebook Event Page here</a> or go to the <a href="http://www.astronomywa.net.au/index.php/General-news/astrofest-prizes-for-grabs.html" target="_blank">Astrofest Web Page</a> to stay up to date with info.</p> <div id="attachment_1705" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1705" class="wp-image-1705 size-large" src="http://perthgirl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/street-990x620.jpg" alt="Stargazing in Western Australia- street-photo" width="990" height="620" /><p id="caption-attachment-1705" class="wp-caption-text">Shot in Gelorup in the South West of Western Australia by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASR.Briggs" target="_blank">Matt Briggs.</a></p></div> <p>Don’t feel small while looking back up at the night sky. Feel privileged to be part of our amazing Universe. We’ve accomplished a lot on our little oasis planet, in the vastness of space.</p> <p>–</p> <p><strong>Did you like the astro-photography used in my article?</strong></p> <p>Contact the respective photographer for further information about whether you can purchase a copy of their image, or take a look at their other work below:</p> <p><strong>Grahame Kelaher Photography – </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/grahamekelaherphotography" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/grahamekelaherphotography</a> | <a href="https://vimeo.com/72332783" target="_blank">Vimeo</a></p> <p><strong>Michael Goh Photography – </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/astrophotobear" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/astrophotobear</a> | <a href="http://astrophotobear.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></p> <p><strong>Scott McCook Photography – </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottjonphotography/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/scottjonphotography/</a></p> <p><strong>Matt Briggs Photography – </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASR.Briggs" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ASR.Briggs</a></p> <p><strong>Roger Groom Photography – </strong><a href="http://astrophotography.com.au/" target="_blank">http://astrophotography.com.au/</a></p> <p>–</p> <p><strong>Get Involved: </strong><strong>Astronomy Groups in Western Australia</strong></p> <p>The Astronomical Group of Western Australia – <a href="http://www.astrogroupwa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.astrogroupwa.org/</a></p> <p>The Astronomical Society of Western Australia Inc. – <a href="http://aswa.info/" target="_blank">http://aswa.info/ </a></p> <p>Astronomy WA (Western Australia’s Astronomy & Space Science Community) – <a href="http://astronomywa.net.au/" target="_blank">http://astronomywa.net.au/</a></p> <p>Stargazers Club of WA – <a href="http://stargazersclubwa.com.au/" target="_blank">http://stargazersclubwa.com.au/</a></p> <p>Celestial Visions – <a href="http://www.celestialvisions.com.au/" target="_blank">http://www.celestialvisions.com.au/</a></p> <p>The Science Network of WA – <a href="http://www.sciencewa.net.au/" target="_blank">http://www.sciencewa.net.au/ </a></p> <p>Curtin University – <a href="http://astronomy.curtin.edu.au/local.cfm" target="_blank">http://astronomy.curtin.edu.au/local.cfm</a></p> <p>Earth Side Astronomy – <a href="http://earthsideastronomy.com.au/" target="_blank">http://earthsideastronomy.com.au/</a></p> <div class="hatom-extra" style="display:none !important;visibility:hidden;"><span class="entry-title">Astronomy & Stargazing in Western Australia: Your Ultimate Guide</span> was last modified: <span class="updated"> January 23rd, 2017</span> by <span class="author vcard"><span class="fn">Tahnee</span></span></div> <div class="post-tags"> <a href="https://perthgirl.com.au/tag/astronomy/" rel="tag">Astronomy</a><a href="https://perthgirl.com.au/tag/things-to-do/" rel="tag">Things To Do</a> </div> </div> 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comments</h4></div><div class='comments'> <div class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-772"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5c5a37479ef3c173109d11ebb46a2868?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5c5a37479ef3c173109d11ebb46a2868?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">Francis Ware</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>October 18, 2016 at 9:20 am</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hey mate, great read, just a slight correction, the ‘Aurora Borealis’ is the northern lights scene towards the north pole. You’d see the Aurora Australis coming from the south poll from Australia.</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-772" data-commentid="772" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-772" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Francis Ware" aria-label="Reply to Francis Ware">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> <div class="comment byuser comment-author-brittk bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-773"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/112bca32ebcfe06e08b7fd5b67c7382f?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/112bca32ebcfe06e08b7fd5b67c7382f?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author"><a href="http://www.perthgirl.com.au" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Tahnee</a></span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>October 18, 2016 at 3:30 pm</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Francis!</p> <p>Ah, I see now! Thanks for clarifying on the difference between ‘Aurora Borealis’ and ‘Aurora Australis’. That makes sense. </p> <p>Sorry for the error, this was quite a long article to write (but enjoyable to write, nonetheless!).</p> <p>Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment, </p> <p>Tahnee</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-773" data-commentid="773" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-773" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Tahnee" aria-label="Reply to Tahnee">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-1285"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/51998e7f27eea826217868f150542553?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/51998e7f27eea826217868f150542553?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">Neil</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>January 23, 2017 at 10:57 am</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Tahnee!</p> <p>What a lovely and thorough post! I came across it while looking for dark-sky sites not too far from Perth. Minor niggle – Lake Grace is a nice spot, but it isn’t north of Merriden, it’s well south. It’s north-east of the time zone meridian line sign on South Coast Hwy though! (Just mentioning in case it confuses some other visitor.)</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-1285" data-commentid="1285" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-1285" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Neil" aria-label="Reply to Neil">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> <div class="comment byuser comment-author-brittk bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-1290"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/112bca32ebcfe06e08b7fd5b67c7382f?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/112bca32ebcfe06e08b7fd5b67c7382f?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author"><a href="http://www.perthgirl.com.au" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Tahnee</a></span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>January 23, 2017 at 2:34 pm</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Neil,</p> <p>Thanks for the compliment, I’m glad you enjoyed reading the article! 🙂</p> <p>Also thanks for pointing out my geographical error there. I’ve updated it now so it says Lake Grace is south of Merriden. </p> <p>Sounds like you’ve visited Lake Grace, yourself? 🙂</p> <p>Happy Stargazing!<br /> Tahnee</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-1290" data-commentid="1290" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-1290" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Tahnee" aria-label="Reply to Tahnee">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> <div class="comment even depth-3" id="comment-2068"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/51998e7f27eea826217868f150542553?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/51998e7f27eea826217868f150542553?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">Neil</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>March 1, 2017 at 11:57 am</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Tahnee! </p> <p>Just visiting again to look for somewhere to go this long weekend, and saw your reply. It’s a shame it looks like clouds and maybe storms everywhere within a few hours of Perth. Yes, I’ve been around the salt lakes in the south east – I really like that part of WA.</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-2068" data-commentid="2068" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-2068" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Neil" aria-label="Reply to Neil">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-1347"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7530f19fc63b3ebe7aa47948144e548?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7530f19fc63b3ebe7aa47948144e548?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">Joe</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>January 28, 2017 at 11:38 am</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Fantastically inspirational<br /> I am a nube at astronomy and I too was looking for places to go when I stumbled on this article.<br /> Thanks, enjoyed and inspired.</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-1347" data-commentid="1347" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-1347" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Joe" aria-label="Reply to Joe">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-4639"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/824b78f009227750c26e3da27594f154?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/824b78f009227750c26e3da27594f154?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">lina</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>June 3, 2017 at 10:57 pm</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi,<br /> Can we enter The Pinnacles national park at night??</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-4639" data-commentid="4639" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-4639" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to lina" aria-label="Reply to lina">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> <div class="comment byuser comment-author-brittk bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-4728"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/112bca32ebcfe06e08b7fd5b67c7382f?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/112bca32ebcfe06e08b7fd5b67c7382f?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author"><a href="http://www.perthgirl.com.au" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Tahnee</a></span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>June 10, 2017 at 10:39 am</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Lina,</p> <p>Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately you cannot enter The Pinnacles National Park at night. It’s only open during the day and twilight (evening).</p> <p>There are no camping areas in the National Park either, but there area full range of accommodation and other services in the nearby coastal town of Cervantes.</p> <p>You can read more here: <a href="https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/nambung" rel="nofollow ugc">https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/nambung</a></p> <p>Thanks for reading,</p> <p>Tahnee</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-4728" data-commentid="4728" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-4728" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Tahnee" aria-label="Reply to Tahnee">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> <div class="comment even depth-3" id="comment-11591"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a096a7ed71759284c7c0eeed1a81fe6a?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a096a7ed71759284c7c0eeed1a81fe6a?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">Mark Nangle</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>July 11, 2018 at 6:58 pm</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Tahnee,</p> <p>Although the opening hours are shown as being daylight hours, the Pinnacles National Park can be entered at night. There is no gate across the entrance but they do expect fees to be paid on an honour system (place fees into an envelope at the gatehouse, then place envelope into locked box). If you enter The Pinnacles during the day, no one is kicking you out at night fall, you can stay in there. I’ve done this a few times now. There is no camping allowed at The Pinnacles.</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-11591" data-commentid="11591" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-11591" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Mark Nangle" aria-label="Reply to Mark Nangle">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-6937"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/993d7037087253c6c9ac02993bbc0a98?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/993d7037087253c6c9ac02993bbc0a98?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">Jay</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>November 7, 2017 at 10:31 pm</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi there.<br /> Just reading your views and comments and there awesome.<br /> I recently finished 7 months working in Karijini. It’s the most amazing place for star gazing. I am running star tours there and would love to chat over some things.<br /> Cheers<br /> Jay</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6937" data-commentid="6937" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-6937" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jay" aria-label="Reply to Jay">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-7001"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/42c68874f9b06d0c3a8b574fab012e5c?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/42c68874f9b06d0c3a8b574fab012e5c?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">Jay</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>November 11, 2017 at 12:31 am</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Tahnee!<br /> Thanks for the info 🙂<br /> Just wanted to ask, what are the chances to see a milky way if I go down next week to pinnacles or lancelin?<br /> And is lancelin allowed for camping for overnight ?<br /> Thanks!</p> </div> <span class="reply"> <a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-7001" data-commentid="7001" data-postid="1308" data-belowelement="comment-7001" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jay" aria-label="Reply to Jay">Reply</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-11343"> <div class="thecomment"> <div class="author-img"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7b71affec420043f41ee4c8685c88a4?s=100&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7b71affec420043f41ee4c8685c88a4?s=200&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment-text"> <span class="author">Joanne McVey</span> <span class="date"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i>June 15, 2018 at 10:02 pm</span> <div class="comment-content"><p>Hi Tahnee,<br /> Well done on your blog.<br /> I enjoyed reading through the information and checking out the images you collated from photographers.<br /> Great suggestions for places to get great images and I love the site you suggested.. was it DarSiteFinder?? 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