AI is going to the Moon
NASA and IBM’s lunar AI model is helping scientists explore the Moon, from mapping craters and volcanic features to searching for water ice.
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An update on our consultation with Hydrostor
An update on Outback Astronomy’s consultation with Hydrostor, dark-sky monitoring and concerns about implementing the Court-approved protections.
Wellington needs support – another Hydrostor development planned
A fair go for Wellington Wellington is a beautiful agricultural district, not far from Orange, one of NSW’s celebrated food and wine destinations. The surrounding countryside supports productive farms, grazing enterprises and families with deep connections to their land. Outback Astronomy has sourced wines from Orange for years. We know the area well and are concerned about what this small community is now facing: a proposed 500 MW industrial energy storage facility, developed by the
From our outback skies to space: supporting #flyKatherine
From a visit under our outback skies to the #flyKatherine campaign, Linda shares why Katherine Bennell-Pegg’s journey matters to regional students.
Satellite spotting: why satellites are transforming our world
From satellite spotting under Broken Hill’s dark skies to Starlink communications and space safety, explore the technology transforming our world.
Summer stargazing in Broken Hill – 10 reasons to look up
A hunter, a galaxy and a sky full of surprises Summer stargazing in Broken Hill brings a changing cast of celestial characters to the evening sky. From November to January, look for Orion the Hunter, Taurus the Bull and the Seven Sisters, along with the distant Andromeda Galaxy, the Geminid meteor shower and satellites moving among the stars. At Outback Astronomy, dark skies and wide horizons give us room to follow these objects as they
Let’s talk weather…
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.
Hydrostor update
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.
Spring Night Sky in Broken Hill
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.
