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Stargazing in River Murray Dark Sky Reserve

Episode Summary

Chris Tugwell was instrumental in making the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve a reality. In this episode, he shares practical information on opportunities for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography in River Murray Dark Sky Reserve.

Episode Notes

River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve has pristine dark night skies. In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Chris Tugwell, the chairman of Mid Murray Landcare South Australia. He talks to us about opportunities offered by River Murray Dark Sky Reserve for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography.

Time stamps :

• 05:37 : Have there been any measures implemented in River Murray Dark Sky Reserve to reduce or limit light pollution ?
• 07:27 : How is night sky brightness measured ?
• 11:33 : What does the figure 21.9 in your dark sky reserve's logo signify ?
• 12:36 : Can one see the Milky Way from River Murray Dark Sky Reserve ? If yes, when can one see the Milky Way from River Murray Dark Sky Reserve ?
• 15:00 : Are there any observatories in the region ?
• 17:41 : Are there any planetariums in the region ?
• 19:25 : Are there any astronomy clubs in the region ?
• 21:04 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in River Murray Dark Sky Reserve ?
• 22:06 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in River Murray Dark Sky Reserve ?
• 23:40 : Are there any dark sky friendly bed and breakfasts in River Murray Dark Sky Reserve ?

Useful links and resources :

• River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve
• Adelaide Planetarium
• Astronomical Society of South Australia
• River Shack Rentals
• Big Bend by Night
• Juggle House Experiences
• Meldanda
• Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park
• The Murray River
• Australasian Dark Sky Alliance
• Creating the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve by Chris Tugwell
• Mid Murray Landcare South Australia

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