Meet Star Gazers

Stargazing in Western Australia

Episode Summary

In this episode, I have the honour of hosting Carol Redford also known as 'Galaxy Girl' in astronomy circles, who is the founder of Astrotourism WA. She shares with us insights into what makes Western Australia a top class destination for stargazing and nightscape photography.

Episode Notes

Carol Redford is the founder of Astrotourism WA and is passionate about protecting Western Australia's dark night skies. In this episode, she shares with us precious information on what makes Western Australia a world class destination for stargazing and nightscape photography.

Time stamps :

• 03:58 : Citizen science projects and Carol's Dingle Dell meteorite
• 11:57 : Have there been any measures implemented in Western Australia to reduce light pollution ?
• 15:59 : What is the quality of night sky in Western Australia ?
• 18:24 : Are there any astronomical observatories in Western Australia ?
• 21:02 : Are there any opportunities for nightscape photography in Western Australia ?
• 23:05 : Are there any astronomy clubs in Western Australia ?
• 25:55 : Are there any planetariums in Western Australia ?
• 27:46 : Are there any opportunities for visitors to do nocturnal nature trails in Western Australia ?
• 28:55 : Can visitors find dark sky friendly B&Bs in Western Australia ?

Useful Links and Resources :

• Astrotourism WA
• Astrotourism WA on Facebook
• Astrotourism WA on Twitter
• Astrotourism WA on Instagram
• Astronomical Group of Western Australia
• Astronomical Society of Western Australia
• Astronomical Society of the South West
• Geraldton Astronomy Group
• North Midlands Astronomy Group
• Space UWA
• Stargazers Club WA
• Perth Observatory
• Sandstone Observatory
• Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory
• Square Kilometre Array
• Learmonth Solar Observatory
• Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory
• Scitech Planetarium
• Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience
• Astro Star Tours
• Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum
• Remtrek Astronomy
• Lumineer Adventure Tours
• Dingle Dell Meteorite
• ABC Landline
• Australia's Coral Coast
• Global Fireball Network
• Cameras for Allsky Meteor Surveillance (CAMS)
• Australasian Dark Sky Alliance
• International Dark Sky Association

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