Voyager Spacecraft – Emissaries to the Stars
1977 marked launch of two historic spacecraft, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. These craft were part of the Voyager program, a mission series to explore the outer planets of the…
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September 7, 2022
What’s happening at Stargazers Club WA and in the sky above Western Australia: seasonal highlights, club news and local astronomy and space science stories.
Why is Now the Best Time to be A Stargazer?
Anytime is great to head out under the stars however springtime stargazing is absolutely perfect. The weather is warming up, the wildflowers are in bloom and the stars are twinkling…
August 9, 2022
The James Webb Space Telescope – The Story So Far
The next step for space telescopes, the James Webb Space Telescope will make incredible discoveries that are sure to change our understanding of the Universe. But what exactly is it…
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March 9, 2022
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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January 28, 2022
Venus – Earth’s Closest Cosmic Neighbour
Extremely bright in the early evening and morning sky, Venus is a captivating target and enigmatic celestial object. The Planet Of all the planets within the Solar System, none are…
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October 1, 2021
Binar-1 CubeSat Launch: WA’s First Satellite
Watch as WA's first satellite blasts into space on 28th August 2021. It is a momentous occasion! A space satellite, designed and built in Western Australia, will be launched on…
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August 26, 2021
