by Astrotourism WA | 25 Dec, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
What a wonderful view across the water and through the hills to the western horizon. You’ll find reflected stars in Spoonbill Lake and if you’re there at a time when the Milky Way is setting, you’ll frame a beautiful image. Spoonbill Lake is located on Spoonbill Close...
by Astrotourism WA | 17 Dec, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
Just to the west of town is a terrific lookout where you can see a panoramic view over Yarra Yarra Lakes. The lookout can be accessed by all types of cars. When the lake has water, it’s possible to photograph reflections of brighter astronomical objects such as Venus....
by Astrotourism WA | 1 Dec, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
Under moonlight and starlight, it feels like you’re in an alien world! The Pinnacles Desert in the Nambung National Park is an iconic destination for daytime and now night time visitors. The Parks and Wildlife Service and the local Shire of Dandaragan welcome visitors...
by Astrotourism WA | 27 Nov, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
What a stunning location for astrophotography! Touche Road is a local gravel road where you can access a variety of outlooks across salt lakes. If you travel 8kms from town along Touche Road, you’ll come across the lake system. From this point, there are various...
by Astrotourism WA | 26 Nov, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
A short 8.5kms north of Darkan on the Darkan-Quindanning Road, there’s a beautiful historic home called Six Mile Cottage. It’s a wonderful subject for astrophotography. The view is to the south west so it’s possible to include the Milky Way above the cottage. It’s fun...
by Astrotourism WA | 25 Nov, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
19kms north of Lake Grace is a fantastic place for astrophotography! The Jam Patch is named after the local tree, Acacia acuminate, or Jam Tree. As you follow the track in, you’ll come across the shore of Lake Evelyn. The views are to the south and south east which is...
by Astrotourism WA | 25 Nov, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
There are numerous satellite tracking dishes located at this station, 24kms north east of Mingenew. It makes for an unusual site at night as the operators sometimes use green laser beams to pinpoint targets in the night sky. This can be captured on camera! Access to...
by Astrotourism WA | 20 Nov, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
This peaceful Salmon Gum Reserve at Koojan is 18kms south of Moora is a great location for astrophotographers. It’s well off the road with plenty of room and there are a multitude of options for different astrophotography compositions. The beautiful Salmon Gums create...
by Astrotourism WA | 15 Nov, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
Take a trip out to Koolanooka Springs, about 28kms from town. On a moonless night, the starry sky is spectacular. The rock formations and bush landscape provide a variety of compositions for astrophotographers. In season, there may be opportunities to capture...
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