| Unique Stanthorpe B&B accommodation Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and nature lovers (bird-watchers, bush-walkers, and visitors to Girraween and Bald Rock National Parks) |
Our guided tour of the night sky introduces guests to the beauty
of the heavens. The tour will be conducted in a personal and
friendly atmosphere, as no more than 6 guests are allowed in
the dome at a time. The session starts around 8.30 pm lasting
for about an hour. The tour is a complimentary activity for our
guests
You are welcome to bring your own telescope to enjoy the night
sky taking advantage of the dark site.
Please note that children under 5 years of age are not permitted in the
dome for safety reasons.
of the heavens. The tour will be conducted in a personal and
friendly atmosphere, as no more than 6 guests are allowed in
the dome at a time. The session starts around 8.30 pm lasting
for about an hour. The tour is a complimentary activity for our
guests
You are welcome to bring your own telescope to enjoy the night
sky taking advantage of the dark site.
Please note that children under 5 years of age are not permitted in the
dome for safety reasons.
46cm reflector used for the night sky tour
| Twinstar Guesthouse & Observatory 28146 New England Highway, Ballandean, Queensland 4382, Australia Email: twin-star@bigpond.com Phone: 07 4684 1135 |
What our guests see
Images of astronomical objects our guests will see through our main telescope
Moon and the night sky
One of the important factors for stargazers is sky darkness. Apart from the effect of
light pollution, the moon phase of the night influences the level of sky darkness.
Images of astronomical objects our guests will see through our main telescope
Moon and the night sky
One of the important factors for stargazers is sky darkness. Apart from the effect of
light pollution, the moon phase of the night influences the level of sky darkness.
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Download free monthly sky maps from Sky maps.com. It
will be very useful to maximise your night sky tour
experience.
will be very useful to maximise your night sky tour
experience.
NIGHT SKY TOUR
2422 guests have joined the night sky tour since August 2003
Night Sky Tour Page 2
There are DVDs on astronomy in your room. If you have checked in
early, learn about the latest developments in astronomy. You may
actually see through our telescope the objects featured in these DVD
programmes.
early, learn about the latest developments in astronomy. You may
actually see through our telescope the objects featured in these DVD
programmes.
If you would like to start learning about the night sky with the naked eye,
binoculars and/or a small telescope, please see Page 2 of Night Sky
Tour.
binoculars and/or a small telescope, please see Page 2 of Night Sky
Tour.
This can happen on rare occasions!
Photo by J.Enright, U.S.A.
Photo by J.Enright, U.S.A.
If you are thinking of buying a telescope or
upgrading your equipment, visit Sirius Optics to
see what is available and what suits your needs
best.
upgrading your equipment, visit Sirius Optics to
see what is available and what suits your needs
best.
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