by Galaxy Girl | 1, March 14 2018 | FAQ's About Astronomy, Stargazing Tips
The date for Easter changes every year. Have you ever wondered why? And just what does the Moon have to do with it? Here’s how you can work out the date for Easter Sunday… Easter Date Calculation Easter Sunday is always the first Sunday after the full...
by Galaxy Girl | 1, December 6 2017 | Free events, Stargazing Forecasts, Stargazing Tips
How do I see the Super Blue Blood Moon? Wednesday, 31 January 2018 7.10pm – Moon rises in the east. Time to unpack the picnic! 7.48pm – Partial eclipse begins. Watch as Earth’s shadow starts to move across the lunar surface. 8.51pm – Total...
by Galaxy Girl | 1, July 26 2017 | Stargazing Tips
Telescopes are wonderful! They let you peer into the vast unknown and see stars, planets, nebula and galaxies far, far away. Out in space, there are some beautiful things to see. The Moon is great because it’s our closest neighbour and it’s big and bright. Nebulae are...
by Galaxy Girl | 1, July 10 2017 | Stargazing Tips
Have you got a telescope that you can’t seem to use? Having trouble focusing on anything at all? Are you having difficulty finding something to see in the night sky? It’s one of the most common questions I get asked – how do I use my telescope? Telescopes...
by Galaxy Girl | 1, February 23 2017 | Stargazing Tips |
When it comes to the best stargazing places in WA, we are very lucky indeed! We have some of the most pristine night skies in the world. Perth is still the most isolated capital city in the world which means you don’t have to travel far to find terrific...
by Galaxy Girl | 1, August 5 2015 | Stargazing Tips
Don’t get fooled by the “Mars Hoax” in August! The Mars Hoax always makes an appearance at this time of year and states that Mars will appear as large as the full Moon. Of course, it’s just not true and we can make sure by taking a look at Mars...
