All pictures photographed using the telescopes at Warrumbungle Observatory
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.
Night Sky Viewing Through Telescopes
Astronomy Presentations catered to your school curriculum.
We bring our telescopes to your location,
Camp grounds or Motel in the Coonabarabran / Warrumbungle Area
To your school anywhere in Australia thats accessible by passable roads.
Not available in school holidays
Options include
Observing night through telescopes
or
Astronomy talk and activities at the school suited to the curriculum, Solar observing.
and or
Your group can nominate the start time and duration of viewing.
Telescopes available include up to;
11 inch Celestron Goto Telescope
2 x 8 Inch Meade goto Telescopes
4 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,
Constellations
Nebulae and Galaxies on moonless nights
Also the odd satellite and shooting star
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
PRICES
Within 300km of Coonabarabran
Prices start from $200
+ 33 cents per km travel
More than 3 hours drive
$280 per day
33 cents per km travel
Motel Accommodation Costs
Small School Groups of up to 25 can visit Warrumbungle Observatory
and access the larger 20" telescope, cost is $10 per student.
ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS
Phone Peter Starr on 0488 425 112
or
email starr_peter@hotmail.com
