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Our 2025 Perth Observatory Calendar is here!

Featuring stunning astrophotography from the talented volunteers Roger Groom (@astrophotographyaustralia) and Matt Woods (@matthewlwwoods), this calendar will take you on a journey through our night sky every month of the year. Grab your copy for $25 in our shop today!

Plus, don’t miss the final edition of Astronomy Australia 2025 ($29.95), your ultimate guide to Australia's night sky.

They're perfect as a gift or to inspire your inner astronomer! Don’t miss out.

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@SpaceX is launching another Starship at 6:00 am A

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our School Day Tour Giveaway, made possible by funding from WA's Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation!

🎉 Wundowie Primary School kicked things off with a visit on the 13th of November. This small school in Perth’s north-east, with just 37 students from Years 3–6, had an unforgettable day exploring the wonders of meteorites, the Moon, rainbows, the Sun, and gravity. 🪐🌈🌞

Their visit ended with a delicious sausage sizzle and goodie bags to take home. Linda Franz, the school’s Manager of Corporate Services, shared how much this opportunity meant to their students, especially as a school in a low socioeconomic area. ❤️

✨ Gwynne Park Primary School from Armadale will follow with their exciting tour on the 2nd of December.

A huge thanks to our incredible volunteers and to Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation for making these enriching experiences possible, covering everything from bus hire to lunches.

📚 Inspiring the next generation of astronomers and scientists, one school at a time! 🚀

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🌠 Leonids Meteor Shower 2024 🌠

The Leonids Meteor Shower is gracing our skies from November 6th to November 30th, with its peak night tonight.

⏰ Best Viewing Time: Around 4:00 am (AWST)

At this hour, the radiant point within the Leo Constellation rises higher in the sky, giving you the best chance to spot meteors.

✨ What to Expect in 2024:

🌕 Sadly, the Moon (just past Full) will limit the show to around 5 meteors per hour.

⚡ These meteors travel at an astonishing 71 km/s, often producing spectacular fireballs.

🪐 Did You Know?

The Leonids originate from the debris trail of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle.

Every 33 years, this shower may deliver a meteor "storm." The next one is predicted for 2032–2033.

The Leonid Storm of 1833 astonished skywatchers with meteors filling the sky like snowflakes, inspiring historic religious movements.

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🌕✨ Tonight's A Supermoon 🌕✨

November's Full Moon is not just any old Full Moon, it's Supermoon! November's "Beaver Moon" reached its Full Moon phase this morning at 5:29 AM. Tonight it'll appear 7% larger and 15% brighter than usual throughout the night.

A Supermoon occurs when you have a Full Moon or New Moon coincides with perigee, meaning the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. This is the last of four consecutive Supermoons this year.

Supermoon is not an official astronomical term. It was first coined by an astrologer, Richard Nolle, in 1979. He defined it as ‘a New or a Full Moon that occurs when the Moon is at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in its orbit’. It is not clear why he chose the 90% cut off in his definition. The technical term for a Supermoon is perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. In astronomy, the term syzygy refers to the straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies. Another name is perigee Full Moon.

The Full Moon in November is named the Beaver Moon because in the US and Canada it's the time of year when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges, having sufficient food stores for the long winter ahead. During the fur trade in North America, it was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts.

The Moon will appear at its biggest around dusk this evening. That's because an optical illusion occurs when the Moon is sitting low on the horizon that makes it appear larger. While Monday night is the best time to catch the sturgeon supermoon, it'll still look impressive on Tuesday evening, too.

Grab your friends, family, and cameras, and enjoy the magic of the night sky! 🌟

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🎉 A HUGE thank you to the @cb_forrestfield for their incredible support! 💜

Thanks to their generous community grant, our Open Day in January will be free! 🌟 They’re also providing marquee stalls to make the day even better for all.

Your commitment to supporting local initiatives makes such a difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 🙌

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

The next image shows the night sky over Verdun in France on the 11th of Nov 1918. The first night after the ending of hostilities of World War 1. Also, you can listen to the moment when the guns fell silent here: http://bit.ly/3El1gYS

Thank you to all the soldiers who have and continue to protect our way of life.

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Join us and the Astronomy WA community tonight from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at @curtinuniversity for an unforgettable Astrofest!

🪐 What's in store:

🗣️ Fascinating Talks: Engage with leading astronomers and space enthusiasts who will unravel the mysteries of the universe.

🛍️ Exciting Stalls: Explore an array of astronomical goodies and educational displays.

🔭 Stargazing Spectacle: Get lost in the beauty of the night sky as you peer through a multitude of powerful telescopes.

🖼️ Stunning Astrophotography: Check out the wonderful Astrophotography Exhibition featuring WA Astrophotographers.

Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the cosmos and ignite your passion for the stars. You can find more info on getting to the event at astrofest.net.au. See you there! 🌠🌌

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Our famous Geminids Meteor Shower Night is being h

🪐📷 Capture the Majesty of Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn! 📷🌌

Calling all aspiring astrophotographers! Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience as we capture Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in all their glory. 🌟✨

Book now using the Linktree link in our description

Join us on Tuesday, December 17th, for an exclusive workshop where you'll learn the secrets to capturing these magnificent planets with your camera.

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🌌 The Astrofest 2024 schedule is live! 🌌

Get ready for an epic night under the stars! From show-stopping Main Stage performances and exciting competitions at Curtin Stadium to an oval packed with night sky activities, there's something for everyone. Plus, dive into science with talks across two dedicated zones!

Start planning your stellar adventure at astrofest.net.au. ✨

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Our Matt Woods was out at Nalbarra Station on Saturday night and got this timelapse of Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas.

It was still visible to the naked eye as a fuzzy blob, similar to 47 Tuc or Ptolemy's Cluster, in the pitch-black sky. However, it looked awesome in the binoculars, telescope eyepiece, and finderscope.

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