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, whether it be where you are camping, or your place of accomodation or to your school anywhere in Australia (on passable roads).
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
8 Inch Dobsonian
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 August;
Planets: Saturn, Mars, Venus
The Moon
Nebulae: Eta Carina Nebula, Swan Nebula
Open Clusters: Jewel Box, Butterfly Cluster
Globular Clusters: Omega Centauri, 47 Tucanae.
Galaxies: The Clouds of Magellan, Sombrero, Centaurus A.
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
PRICES
Within 300km of Coonabarabran (Night Show only)
$5 per school student
Minimum charge $200
33 cents per km travel
More than 3 hours drive
$280 per day
33 cents per km travel
Motel Accommodation Costs
Can include daytime presentation or activity and telescope viewing in the evening
No Limit on group size
ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS
Phone Peter Starr on 0488 425 112
or
email starr_peter@hotmail.com
