ASTRONOMY NIGHT SHOWS FOR SCHOOLS & BUS GROUPS
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Some objects viewed throuhout the year
   Cenataurus A                Saturn              47 Tucanae                     Jupiter                  Swan Nebula                        Jewel Box
                                                               
All pictures photographed using the telescopes at Warrumbungle Observatory
Who Are We

Peter  is an amateur astronomer, was  a former Manager of Siding Spring Observatory,  and has studied extensively  in physics, astronomy, & chemistry. You are welcome to join Peter on a night of observing through the telescopes and learn the wonders of astronomy.
What do we offer you?

                                          
Night Sky Viewing Through Telescopes

                         
Astronomy Presentations catered to your school curriculum.

We bring our telescopes to your location, whether it be where you are camping, or your place of accomodation or to your school.

Your group can nominate the start time and duration of viewing.

Telescopes provided include up to;
11 inch  Celestron Goto Telescope
2 x 8 Inch Meade goto Telescopes
8 Inch Newtonoian Reflector
4 Inch Reractor
3 Inch Refractor
40mm H alpha solar refractor telescope (for daytime observing)


Peter will give you an expert guide to the sky, teaching you
                                                 the motion of the stars and planets across the night sky
                                                 describing  and observing the birth, lives and death of stars
                                                 how to get the most out of your home telescope (better still bring it along)
                                                 or tips on purchasing your own telescope
                                                 and answer all your astronomical questions
                                                 For schools please identify learning outcomes when booking.

We will show you
                          live video of the Moon and Planets projected from the telescope.
                          Any Planet visible on that night
                          The Moon and its craters when visible
                          Star Clusters,
                          the constellations
                          Nebulae and galaxies on moonless nights
                          Also the odd satellite and shooting star

Celestial Objects visible in March;

Planets: Saturn.
The Moon
Nebulae:  The Coal Sack, Orion Nebula, Eta Carina Nebula, Tarantula Nebula, Crab nebula, Ghost of Jupiter
Open Clusters: Jewel Box, Pleiades
Globular Clusters:  Omega Centauri,  47 Tucanae.
Galaxies: The Clouds of Magellan, Sombrero, Centaurus A.
Comet Lulin

DRESS
Please dress warmly particularly in the winter months. Temperature of 0 degrees is not uncommon at the time of viewing. So bring some gloves a warm jacket, and a beanie.

CLOUDY NIGHTS
Of course no viewing can be done on cloudy nights. It maybe possible to shift to the following night subject to availability.

ASTRONOMICAL TALKS and presentations  can be provided as a backup on cloudy nights. For example;

                                                                             Solar System Tour (Primary students)
                                                                             Life & Death of Stars  (Secondary Students)
                                                                              Formation of Earth & its environment
                                                                             The Big Bang and the expansion of the universe
                                                                              How to set up your home telescope
                                                                              Night sky using the Planetarium



                                                                       
PRICES
                                                                          
                                                                
School Age $5 per student *+
                                                                 Adults $15 per person *+
                                                                  Seniors $12.50 per person *+

                                     * Minimum Group Charge is $165
                                    + For locations outside the Coonabarabran surrounds, a charge per km may apply



                                                                      ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS
                                                                     
Phone Peter Starr on 0488 425 112
                                                                                       or
                                                                       email starr_peter@hotmail.com