Dark Sky Australia

20/01/2025

Finally got to see the comet ☄️. Look WSW around 9:30pm (let your eyes adjust for a bit or use phone camera to help spot it. Binoculars are great).

19/01/2025

For those enquiring about the comet, look west just after the sun sets. Will be low, see diagram…. And require no cloud (perhaps tomorrow). Good luck!!

19/10/2024

Saw the Atlas A3 comet (no photo) with the kids tonight, Saturn and globular star cluster (47 Tucanae) thrown in. Then a starlink train went through 😎

31/05/2024

Fabulous news and so close by!

Exciting news! We are delighted to announce that Carrickalinga is Australia’s first International Dark Sky Community!

Located along the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia, Carrickalinga is famed for its white sandy beaches, clear waters, and rich wildlife. The town's pristine night skies inspired locals to achieve Dark Sky Place accreditation, upgrade street lighting, and initiate educational programs on light pollution. The community hosts regular dark sky events featuring stargazing and First Nations stories.

Though once a hidden gem, Carrickalinga is gaining popularity. Visitors can enjoy multicultural night sky tours blending traditional and modern astronomy with resources provided by the District Council of Yankalilla. To learn more about Carrickalinga’s efforts to become a Dark Sky Community, visit https://bit.ly/4e3P0Ms

24/05/2024

In less than 2 weeks I’ll be sleeping rough to support Food on the Table. I’m still a long way from my goal. Please consider supporting their great work with me as we approach the cold hungry nights ahead ❤️

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11/05/2024

Success! Amazing Southern Lights tonight. 🤩

11/05/2024

There’s a solar storm in progress. We just snapped this beauty. There have been reports of the southern lights being seen/photographed last night. Might be worth a look tonight as well. Good luck! 😎

(CAUTION: special equipment used! It goes without saying you should not look at or photograph the sun without specialised knowledge and equipment).