The Orion Nebula – Star Factory

One of the brightest and most recognisable objects in the night sky, the Orion Nebula is a favourite of stargazers the world around!The Nebula At approximately 1,350 light years away from…

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What is the Summer Solstice?

The summer solstice marks the day with the most number of daytime hours. For people living in the southern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on the 21st or 22nd of…

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What is the Winter Solstice?

Astrophotographers rejoice! The winter solstice marks the day with the most number of night time hours. For people living in the southern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on the 20th…

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ISS pass. Image captured by Tanja Schmitz

Best Holiday Stargazing Activities

Country Western Australia is perfect for stargazing and has some of the darkest night skies in the world.  We’ve hooked you up with some great stargazing activities you can do…

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