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Online astronomy during COVID-19


Our members have a range of online activities available during the shutdown. We'll keep this updated as our members send us more information. If you'd like something added to this​ page, please let us know through the contact form. 

Livestreams/Webinars
  • Meet an ICRAR astronomer weekly lecture each Wednesday at 7:30pm AWST on ICRAR's YouTube channel
  • Backyard Stargazing with "Galaxy Girl" - Every fortnight, join "Galaxy Girl" from Stargazers Club WA for an evening under the stars. Great tips on stargazing and telescopes for beginners. When's the next Facebook Live?
  • Perth Observatory has Public Talks at 7:30pm Thursdays and Virtual Star Parties at 7:30pm Saturdays (and a discord channel to ask questions)
  • Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory & Astronomy Education Service has been doing webcasts on "LIVE-SKY Astronomy" and "What's the Sun doing Today?" on Facebook. They also have regular observing sessions (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights) at 8:00pm where they observe 2 targets per session and have live commentary from Rick Tonello, as well as solar viewing Fridays at 1:00pm
  • Fred Watson's Cosmic Relief webinar series Wednesdays 7:30pm AEST (registrations essential) 

Citizen Science
  • AstroQuest Complete quests to help Australian scientists understand how galaxies grow and evolve. Sign up online today.
  • Find more online projects with the Australian Citizen Science Association. 

Activities 
  • Read Why does the date for Easter changes each year?
  • Virtual Reality download the free GLEAMoscope app from Apple or Android and use your own headset to explore the night sky in radio colour
  • Augmented Reality download and colour in radio antennas, then use the QuiverVision app to bring them to life!

Podcast
  • Listen to Dark Sky Conversations and explore light from a variety of spectrums
  • Listen to Scitech's new interstellar podcast series, Audio Guide to the Galaxy.

Telescopes
  • BinoCentral is offering a free knock and drop delivery service if you're in isolation and can't make it to their shop. They're also offering lessons and telescope help via zoom. 
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