Weather forecasting is not always simple in inland Australia. This short article explains why Outback Astronomy watches the bigger weather picture and recommends Phil Duncan’s WeatherWatchTV for plain-language climate and weather updates.
Since the NSW Land and Environment Court appeal, Outback Astronomy has begun consultation under the new Court-approved conditions and is now independently monitoring sky brightness at Receiver R2.
The spring night sky brings change to Broken Hill, with the Milky Way beginning to sink westward, Saturn climbing into the evening, and summer favourites preparing their return.
PLUS Ticket Inclusions – Seating – reclined chair – Sleeping Bag (in cooler months) – Loan of an audio unit – Optics suitable for the event* – Side table – Food and beverage service
Extras at Time of Booking – Ear phones (or bring your own) – Hot chocolate – Options for other food, drinks
* Varies according to conditions. ** Only used in reclined chairs.
Standard Ticket
Standard Ticket Inclusions – Seating – Loan of an audio unit – Optics suitable for the event*
Extras at Time of Booking – Ear phones (or bring your own) – Hot chocolate – Reclined chair – Reclined chair, sleeping bag** – Options for other food, drinks
* Varies according to conditions. ** Only used in reclined chairs.
Reclined Chair
Earphones
We use an audio system in most of our sky shows.
You should remember to bring your 3.5mm round plug/jack earphones – or you can purchase some when making an online booking if they are required for your event.
The following earphone connectors are not suitable – flat-style Apple Lightning, USB, Bluetooth or WiFi.