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🎉 We’re proud to share some exciting news – Perth Observatory has been named a Finalist in the 2025 @perthairport WA Tourism Awards for Business Excellence! ✨

This recognition is a true reflection of our incredible volunteers, whose passion and dedication keep our history alive and our night skies accessible, as well as our wonderful visitors who continue to support and share in the experience. 🌌

We look forward to celebrating with so many inspiring tourism businesses at the Gala Dinner on November 8. 🏆

Thank you for being part of our journey – we couldn’t do it without you! 💙

Thanks to Tourism @westernaustralia and the @tourismcouncilwa for thinking so highly of our submission.

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There’s a quiet kind of magic at Perth Observatory.

Up here, it’s more than just guiding people through the night sky. It’s sharing moments that last a lifetime. Like the awe on someone’s face when they see Saturn’s rings for the very first time, or the stillness of the night that makes you feel part of something bigger.

Volunteering isn’t just giving your time. It’s gaining memories that will stay with you forever.

Start your journey today! Click the link in our bio or visit us online to fill out the volunteer form: https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #Volunteering #MakeADifference

“Why shouldn’t you volunteer?” That’s the question Nadia asked herself back in 2022. She’s been part of the Observatory family ever since.

For her, the best part is watching people see the night sky through a telescope for the very first time. The awe. The amazement. The moment they’re hooked. Even those who never thought they’d care about astronomy leave with a new spark of curiosity.

That’s the magic of volunteering here — you don’t just share the stars, you share wonder.

Start your journey today! Click the link in our bio or visit us online to fill out the volunteer form: https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #Volunteering #MakeADifference

Trade the dance floor for the star floor.

Volunteering at Perth Observatory is the ultimate after-hours experience — no strobe lights, just galaxies. No bass drop, just meteors streaking across the sky.

Make the stars your new spotlight. 🌠

Hit the link in our bio (or below) to join the volunteer crew and step into the cosmos: https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #Volunteering #MakeADifference

“E.T. phone home” … and for us, that home is Perth Observatory.

Volunteering here isn’t just about giving your time — it’s about finding your place among the stars, sharing knowledge, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Be good. Be part of something bigger.

Start your journey today! Click the link in our bio or visit us online to fill out the volunteer form: https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #Volunteering #MakeADifference

Ever thought about volunteering?

It’s more than just giving your time. It’s about sharing knowledge, creating moments, and making an impact you can see in real time. The joy of watching someone discover something new because you were there to guide them? That’s the kind of feeling that stays with you.

Ready to be part of something bigger?

Start your journey today! Click the link in our bio or visit us online to fill out the volunteer form: https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #Volunteering #MakeADifference

We’ve had a flood of reports tonight via social media, emails, and even phone calls, about a brilliant fireball streaking across the WA sky around 6:45 pm.

After doing some digging, it looks like the culprit wasn’t a meteor this time, but the re-entry of a Starlink satellite, specifically STARLINK-5978, which burned up spectacularly over WA.

This year has been incredible for skywatchers: we've seen three major meteors light up the night, the fiery return of NASA’s TRACE solar observatory, and now a Starlink satellite putting on its own show.

So, what’s a Starlink satellite? They’re part of SpaceX's mega-constellation, thousands of satellites working together to provide global internet coverage, especially in remote and hard-to-reach areas. When one reaches the end of its life, it naturally re-enters Earth’s atmosphere and burns up, just like we saw tonight.

A rare and unforgettable sight, and just another reminder that the night sky is full of surprises!

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This is Ken. Since 2014, he's given his time, energy, and heart to the Observatory. For over ten years, he's welcomed visitors, shared their knowledge, and helped create experiences that stay with people long after they leave.

Volunteering here isn’t just about guiding tours, it’s about community, connection, and being part of something meaningful. And people like Ken are the reason this place feels so special.

Start your journey today! Click the link in our bio or visit us online to fill out the volunteer form: https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #Volunteering #MakeADifference

Alright, folks… I think Mother Nature has RSVP’d “coming” for the Total Lunar Eclipse here in Perth tonight.

Well, isn’t this just classic Perth weather? We’ve been waiting two years for a total lunar eclipse, and what happens? The Moon finally struts out to put on its once-in-a-while red carpet show… and the clouds show up like uninvited relatives at Christmas dinner. So, if you hear distant shouting in the Hills tonight, don’t worry, it’s just our Matt Woods, yelling at the weather gods to let the Moon have her moment.

You can still watch the eclipse with @timeanddatecom and @dubaiastronomy:
👉 Click the link in our bio to watch

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🚀 “To boldly go where no one has gone before…” 🌌

At Perth Observatory, our volunteers help the community explore the final frontier every night. From guiding stargazing tours to preserving our heritage, there’s a role for every space enthusiast.

✨ Volunteer applications are now open — join our crew today 👉 https://perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #VolunteerWithUs #StargazingTogether #StarTrek

🌕✨ Total Lunar Eclipse – 8 September! ✨🌕

Perth skywatchers, set your alarms! In the early hours of Monday, 8 September, we’ll be treated to a total lunar eclipse – when the Earth’s shadow turns the Moon a deep red.

Here are the key times for Perth (AWST):
🔸 Partial Eclipse begins – 12:27 am
🔸 Total Eclipse begins – 1:30 am
🔸 Maximum Eclipse – 2:11 am
🔸 Total Eclipse ends – 2:52 am
🔸 Partial Eclipse ends – 3:56 am

Whether you’re outside under the stars or watching from the comfort of home, you won’t want to miss this stunning celestial event. 🌌

📺 We’ll also be live-streaming the eclipse with @timeanddatecom and @dubaiastronomy:
👉 Click the link in our bio to watch

Will you be staying up late or waking up early to catch the Blood Moon? 🌕🔴

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💫 Meet one of the stars at the Perth Observatory - Justin!

" I took a picture of the Jewel Box [Star Cluster] which was absolutely stunning"
Our volunteers get front-row seats to the wonders of the universe — and you can too! 🌌

🔭 Join our volunteer team today! Visit the link in our bio or visit us online: https://perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

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