| Unique Stanthorpe accommodation TWINSTAR GUESTHOUSE & OBSERVATORY B&B with an astronomical observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation for astronomy enthusiasts and nature lovers Ideal Ballandean B&B for bird-watching, bush-walking, and visits to Girraween and Bald Rock National Parks |
| No minimum stay, no deposit, Uniform rates throughout year Air-con, Wireless Internet Complimentary breakfast |
| Seniors/Carer Card holders & Pensioners: 5% discount |
| We are a member of Tenterfield Visitor Centre Stanthorpe Escapes |
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| Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory 28146 New England Highway (PO Box 51), Ballandean, Queensland 4382, Australia Email: twin-star@bigpond.com Phone: 07 4684 1135 |
| The highlights of this month's night sky tour |
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| Enjoy spectacular wild flowers at Girraween National Park Boronia amabilis |

| Last updated on 23 May 2012 |
| Friendly & Comfortable Stanthorpe Accommodation B&B with a unique astronomical observatory! |
| Unique Stanthorpe Accommodation |
| Clean & affordable B&B with an observatory |
| Transit of Venus: 6 June 2012 You can see Venus travelling across the face of the Sun, starting around 8:15 am and ending around 2:45 pm on 6 June (Brisbane time). Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory will be open for this rare astronomical event from 10 am to 12 noon on the day to provide the opportunity for the public to see the transit. Anyone can just drop in and have a look at this rare phenomenon. It's a free community event! Eclipse glasses will be available for purchase ($4). These glasses will be handy for the next solar eclipse on 14 November this year. The above photo shows the 2004 transit of Venus taken by John Salini of Astronomical Association of Queensland. |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory 28146 New England Highway, Ballandean, Queensland 4382, Australia Email: twin-star@bigpond.com Phone: 07 4684 1135 |
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| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |
| Stanthorpe accommodation; Ballandean accommodation; Unique B&B accommodation in Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory |

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| Globular cluster Omega Centauri A cluster of more than one million stars about 16,000 light-years away from us |
| Saturn is also visible during the night sky tour. Saturn's rings are easily visible through our telescope |
