Stargazing in Warrumbungle National Park

Donna Burton has always been in love with the night sky. She has discovered two comets being one of few women to have ever done so. In this episode, she shares with us useful information on stargazing and nightscape astrophotography in Warrumbungle National Park. Time stamps :03:02 : Have there been any measures implemented in Warrumbungle National Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?05:54 : Can one see the Milky Way from Warrumbungle National Park ? When can one see the Milky Way from Warrumbungle National Park ?07:02 : Are there any observatories in the region ?08:06 : Are there any planetariums in the region ?08:50 : Are there any astronomy clubs in the region ?09:35 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in Warrumbungle National Park ?10:45 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in Warrumbungle National Park ?11:36 : Are there any dark sky friendly bed and breakfasts in Warrumbungle National Park ? Useful links and resources :Milroy ObservatoryDonna the AstronomerSiding Spring ObservatoryWarrumbungle National ParkAstronomical Society of CoonabarabranTamworth Regional Astronomy ClubAstronomical Society of New South WalesAccommodation in Coonabarabran Orange PlanetariumAustralasian Dark Sky Alliance If you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.