Here’s an amazing location for astrophotography! Views of the lake are to the south, so it’s a great location to capture the arch of the stunning Milky Way above the water. There’s a long jetty which makes an interesting subject. Plus, if you explore around the lake,...
If you have a telescope and you’d like to set up for an evening of stargazing, the grounds of the Wickepin Community Centre are perfect. The Centre is on the south side of town and the local Shire of Wickepin welcomes you to set up on the oval or in the carparks...
Home to spring wildflowers, walk trails, rolling pastures, big skies, scenic lakes, rich heritage, and rural respite, the picturesque Shire of Wickepin is made up of five areas – Wickepin, Yealering, Harrismith, Tincurrin and Toolibin and covers an area of 2,042...
A Sky Quality Meter device measures the brightness of the night sky. Western Australia has some of the darkest night skies in the world and we’ve been out and about measuring just how dark they are! The Sky Quality Meter is sensitive to visual light and...
The local community in Wongan Hills often gathers at the Airport to watch special astronomical events such as Lunar Eclipses and you’re also very welcome to use it for stargazing. It’s only 2kms from the centre of town and is very easy to get to. It’s away from street...
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