Perth Observatory: Astronomy Expeditions

Perth Observatory also provides detailed astronomy outreach experiences by conducting astronomy expeditions to isolated and unique sites around Western Australia, and sometimes beyond. In order to provide this these experiences the Observatory often times partners with Landscope Expeditions.

LANDSCOPE Expeditions, the award winning nature-based scientific research program offers several unique opportunities each year to join scientists in the pursuit of biodiversity conservation. Since its inception in 1992, LANDSCOPE Expeditions has conducted 74 Expeditions to all corners of Western Australia. The program is offered by the Department of Environment and Conservation in association with UWA Extension, a department the University of Western Australia.

Past expeditions

year	title	location
2007	Moon over the Murchison	Ninghan Station
2002	Total solar eclipse†	Ceduna, South Australia
2001	Night and Day Under an Outback Sky: An astronomical adventure 2001	Ninghan Station
1999	An Astronomical Experience and Abrolhous Odyssey 1999	Greenough and Abrolhous Islands
1999	Annular eclipse†	Hampton Arms Inn, Greenough
1998	New Moon over the Murchison - Encounters with plants and planets, Burnerbinmah Station 1998	Burnerbinmah Station
1997	Under Desert Skies 1997	Gibson Desert
†Not undertaken with Landscope Expeditions.

For more information about Landscope Expeditions contact UWA Extension on 6488 2433, or visit www.naturebase.net. Go to "Document Downloads" and click on "LANDSCOPE Expeditions".

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2009 Expedition -"An Astronomical Odyssey: Exploring sites of astronomical significance in Western Australia"

Date: August 23 - 30 2009

In the International Year of Astronomy, join the Government Astronomer from Perth Observatory, Dr James Biggs, on a journey through the Central, Midwest and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia visiting significant historical, modern day and future astronomical sites. The clear outback skies will also provide the opportunity to undertake astronomical observations with professional astronomers.

Volunteers setting up a telescope at the Bimbijy landing strip

For more information follow this link.

You don't have to be a scientist to join - LANDSCOPE Expeditions are available to anyone over the age of 13. You will return with a broader understanding of the natural world and the reward of knowing that you have contributed to pioneering studies in remote locations. Your valuable contribution of time, funds and personnel make the research possible, in fact many important projects would simply not go ahead without the communities assistance. Participants funding helps support nature conservation research across the state.

For more information on this or other Landscope expeditions go to LANDSCOPE Expeditions.

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