Astronomy Down Under

Mercury, Mar/Apr 2002 Table of Contents

Copyright Anglo-Australian Observatory. Photograph by David Malin.

by Luke Dodd

A trip to Australia will treat you to spectacular Southern skies, friendly inhabitants, prime astrotourism sites, and this December, a total solar eclipse.

The magnificence of the dark crystal clear Southern skies with their celestial jewels, the wonder of the land Down Under, and the awesome spectacle of a total solar eclipse – these are all compelling reasons to plan the vacation of a lifetime in Australia.

The night skies down here are breathtaking. You will rediscover the joy, excitement, and sense of awe that first attracted you to astronomy. Imagine the thrill of viewing, for the first time, celestial objects the likes of which have no equal in the Northern sky. The astronomer in Australia benefits from a sparsely populated, unpolluted countryside, and as a result, the skies are dark and transparent.

But astrobuffs will find so much more than spectacular skies. You’ll enjoy major observatories, interesting geological formations, impact craters, and friendly inhabitants who will extend a welcoming hand.

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