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 | 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 sight at night as the operators use high powered green laser beams to pinpoint satellites in Earth’s orbit. This can be captured on...
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, capture wildflowers by day and the Milky Way...
by Astrotourism WA | 3 Nov, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
The ruins of Glenfield Homestead are on scenic Katrine Road that takes you into Northam from the Northam-Toodyay Road. The feature image above was taken in May 2020 by local WA Astrophotographer, Ben Brown. The Milky Way is rising above the ruins and the photograph...
by Astrotourism WA | 1 Nov, 2018 | Astrophotography Hot Spot
20kms north east of the town of Perenjori is a great spot for keen astrophotographers. The location is known as The Salmons and the area offers a lot of different views to take advantage of. The Salmons is private property however visitors are welcome to use the area....
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