Have you noticed Mars rising in the east yet? It rises after 8pm and the red planet is at its brilliant best this month because it will be close to Earth. Every 26 months, Mars is at “opposition”. What this means is that Mars is as close to Earth as it gets during...
It’s the ocean and marine activities by day and the stars by night in and around the delightful town of Denham. Not only does Shark Bay’s rich maritime history of navigation by the stars await, but this stunning area is also home to the world famous Monkey...
The few lights from the Denham townsite disappear only 5kms from town at the Little Lagoon. There are several perfect spots around the lagoon for a picnic before setting up telescopes and watching the stars come out. The main area has good facilities including toilets...
The view is set perfectly, and you’ll be able to capture the Milky Way above this local landmark. Eagle Bluff is 23kms from Denham and is worth the trip to try your hand at astrophotography. There’s a fantastic boardwalk that is stable for setting up camera tripods....
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