The annual Astronomy WA Astrofest sees thousands of people
enjoying the night sky and learning about astronomy and space research
in WA. This year over 3000 astro-enthusiasts attended for the ‘parade of
planets’, looking through telescopes, viewinng the
astrophotography exhibition and exploring the exhibitions from
astronomy research and education/outreach organisations across WA.
There were participants from all age groups, from veteran amateur astronomers
to the young and inquisitive!
(Text credit: Kirsten Fredericksen. Image credit: ICRAR)
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