Stargazing in Warrumbungle National Park

Donna Burton has always been in love with the night sky. She has discovered two comets being one of few women to have ever done so. In this episode, she shares with us useful information on stargazing and nightscape astrophotography in Warrumbungle National Park.

Time stamps :

• 03:02 : Have there been any measures implemented in Warrumbungle National Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?
• 05:54 : Can one see the Milky Way from Warrumbungle National Park ? When can one see the Milky Way from Warrumbungle National Park ?
• 07:02 : Are there any observatories in the region ?
• 08:06 : Are there any planetariums in the region ?
• 08:50 : Are there any astronomy clubs in the region ?
• 09:35 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in Warrumbungle National Park ?
• 10:45 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in Warrumbungle National Park ?
• 11:36 : Are there any dark sky friendly bed and breakfasts in Warrumbungle National Park ?

Useful links and resources :

• Milroy Observatory
• Donna the Astronomer
• Siding Spring Observatory
• Warrumbungle National Park
• Astronomical Society of Coonabarabran
• Tamworth Regional Astronomy Club
• Astronomical Society of New South Wales
• Accommodation in Coonabarabran 
• Orange Planetarium
• Australasian Dark Sky Alliance

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