Pocket Solar System

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Explore the Solar System at your finger tips with this fun and educational desktop model of the orbiting planets. It's a spinning top tool!

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AstroFest Celebrates Outstanding Astrophotography at Parkes Observatory

The Central West Astronomical Society (CWAS) recently hosted its annual Festival of Astronomy, AstroFest, drawing astronomy enthusiasts and visitors from across Australia and the local region. A highlight of the festival was the presentation of the prestigious David Malin Awards, which recognise excellence in astrophotography.

As part of the celebrations, an exhibition featuring the winning David Malin Awards images was officially opened in the Bowen Room at the Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre. The display showcases some of the finest astrophotography produced in this year’s competition, offering visitors a spectacular view of the night sky through the lenses of talented photographers.

To commemorate the awards, a special Astronomy Calendar 2027 has been produced featuring a selection of the winning images. The calendar is available for purchase from the Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre.

Astronomy Calendar 2027

The Astronomy Calendar 2027 includes a curated collection of award-winning astrophotography and serves as both a practical calendar and a stunning visual celebration of the cosmos. It provides astronomy enthusiasts with an opportunity to enjoy some of Australia’s best astrophotography throughout the year while supporting the ongoing promotion of astronomy and astrophotography. The calendar can be purchased from the Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre.

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Big Sky when the emu left the Earth $39.95

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This exquisite study of sky knowledge, Big Sky, is the meeting of science with holistic knowledge, gained from deep observation over thousands of years. In conversation between Yuin, Bunurong and Tasmanian man Bruce Pascoe and astrophysicist Professor Ray Norris, two ways of knowing overlap and interweave to bring our skies alive.

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