Astrotourism Dark Sky Viewing

Shire of Ashburton EventsThe Shire of Ashburton serves communities of Tom Price, Onslow, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The region is known for mining, agriculture and fishing, and for its rugged, ancient landscape.The Shire of Ashburton embraces our unique Pilbara environment and lifestyle through the development of vibrant, connected, inclusive and active communities that have access to quality services, exceptional amenities and economic vitality.https://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/events/

Shire of Ashburton

Join the Shire of Ashburton and Astrotourism WA at ANZAC Memorial Park for an evening under the stars.

ANZAC Memorial Park

Onslow

Upcoming community events in Onslow, Western Australia, hosted by the Shire of Ashburton.

Onslow is one of the rare places in Western Australia where you can see both the Sun and Moon rise and set over the ocean! Your night sky experience will amaze. A very astronomical place, indeed!This stargazing activity is open to all visitors attending the Onslow 2023 Solar Eclipse Festival of Events along the foreshore. No tickets are necessary.

<h2>E﻿vent Program</h2>6﻿:30pm - Welcome6﻿:45pm - Eclipse Discovery Tour Presentation<ul><li>L﻿earn about the Total Solar Eclipse</li><li>D﻿iscover why Western Australia is a world-class dark sky tourism destination</li><li>F﻿ind out all about WA's amazing space science projects</li></ul>7﻿:30pm - Spectacular green laser pointer tour of Southern Hemisphere constellations7﻿.45pm &amp; 8.30pm - Astrophotography Hints &amp; Tips with Michael Goh7﻿:45pm - Viewing through telescopes. See the Milky Way, Southern Cross, the Magellanic Clouds, Star Clusters and more. Includes three spectacular green laser pointer tours of Southern Hemisphere constellations held at 7.30pm, 8.00pm &amp; 8.30pm9﻿:00pm - Event EndP﻿LEASE NOTE - This event will go ahead regardless of weather. We have a range of fantastic space activities, video presentations and a talk on the Total Solar Eclipse for visitors to enjoy. Plus, space Q&A.

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