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  • Direct link to the Hubble Space Telescope - Hubblecast presented by Dr. J.
    Here he talks about NGC 5139 - Centaurus A galaxy aka 'Hamburger galaxy' that we show to our visitors during the Nune - Sept. period in the Starry nights shows.
  • Did we come from Outer Space?  Click and Read  this Link
  • Just how big are stars?  See below for comparisions!

Transit of Venus - June 6, 2012. More info in Main Menu at left.

The historic event begins at 8am AEST and concludes at 2pm. Miss this one and you'll have to wait until 2117.
If you want to see it happening through special filtered telescopes, take photos and see it LIVE on the big screen in the Star Theatre, it will cost you $15 PP irrespective of age.
Bookings are essential. Ph. 4164  6194.

 

Astronomy Week on beautuiful Norfolk Island - Nov. 10 -17, 2012.

This will take place on Nov. 10-17 which includes the Partial Solar Eclipse on the 14th.
It will be a week full-on of photography. workshops, stargazing with telescopes. Get to see the Island like no other (except the locals).
More info about all this in the Main Menu at left further down.