Deep Sky Nights

Deep-sky observing nights are held each month at Bakers Hill and Jarradale, where the emphasis is on observing darker-sky objects. They are unstructured evenings, where everyone roams through the sky at will, although beginners will find an abundance of experienced observers happy to answer questions and share their knowledge. The night begins at sunset and continues until cloud, dew, rain or exhaustion puts an end to the night's observing. With no power or drinking water on-site (there are toilets!), folks bring their own hot drinks and refreshments, but we always find time to chat over a cuppa before returning to our telescopes to see more of the wonders of the night sky.

Some of the instruments used at deep sky nights and some members taking a break inside with a cuppa.

This page was last updated on 18 August, 2010