Sirius Observatories Australia Pty Ltd recently celebrated 28 years since they commenced operation in 1986. From very humble beginnings, and with no other large observatory manufacturer in Australia to glean knowledge from, the two directors/owners – (John Hay and Joe Deregt) – proudly entered their 28th year of producing world-class observatories.
We pride ourselves on utilising as many local products and suppliers as we can in sourcing the materials we need to manufacture our product, which helps keep our local economy flowing, which in turn helps us continue to manufacture our products at the best possible price for all of our customers world-wide.
Sirius Observatories Australia has learned that judi bola success and innovation comes from overcoming difficulties as a team and with Joe at the helm, we believe that nothing can stand in our way of eventually becoming the number one manufacturer of fiberglass observatories in the world.
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“It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world to the other. Plato
About Us
So, just how did Sirius Observatories Australia start? Well, if you were a pair of very experienced fiberglass boat builders with a business exporting trailer sailer boats, and you noticed there was a looming downturn in this export market, what would you do? Given this scenario, John Hay and Joe Deregt decided to turn their fiberglassing skills of more that 20 years into the development and manufacture of fiberglass observatories for astronomers.
With the help of some friends, one of whom had purchased a boat from them and who also happened to be an avid astronomer (John Shobbrook), the boys sat around one Friday afternoon after work, set up a drawing board (which just happened to be a XXXX beer carton) and started designing. The end result was the establishment of Sirius Observatories Australia. The first observatory was shipped in 1986 and to date, more than 850 observatories have been sold in more than 25 countries around the world – from Tibet to Taiwan, Russia to Romania, Canada to the Canary Islands, USA to the UAE (Dubai) and from Australia to Estonia.
Now we’re aiming for a Sirius Observatory to be in every corner of the world. Our observatories are set up in suburban backyards as well as in the middle of the Utah desert (which is used to track missions to Mars), to the Aeronautical & Space Museum in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. There are probably about half a million amateur astronomers in the world, and of that number, about 100,000 are doing casual research, so the opportunity for a Sirius observatory to be in every corner of the world is a real possibility. What happened to those quiet old days when we worked on our boats? Wouldn’t change it for anything and to all of our customers, judi online wish you all “clear skies”.
7 Top Spots for Stargazing in Australia
As a fan of astronomy, you might have guessed the most irritating thing that renders you unable to enjoy your alone time with the stars in heaven: light pollution. The overabundance of light sources in the city makes it hard for even the most hardcore astronomy fan to observe what the sky has to offer them. If you simply wish to look at the moon, this might be too great of a deal given the close proximity of our natural satellite. (Still, observing the moon amidst blinding advertisement billboards is not suggested). But if you wish to unveil the mysteries beyond our friendly celestial brother, you would have to go somewhere that does not have as much obstruction. The simplest thing to do is to go as far away from the city as possible. Rural area might not be suitable today given just how advanced the life in such spot with access to electricity. The jungle might pop up in your mind but all those trees will get in the way. If money is of no concern, then you should go to Australia. Granted, the southern continent is one of the most advanced countries of the world but one thing should be of note about Australia, though.
Most urban settlements in Australia tend to be built across the shoreline with suburban and rural areas framing them rather inward of the continent. To the center of the continent, Australia is practically devoid of all kinds of settlement. And where there is lack of settlements, there is lack of electricity. This makes Australia one of the rarest places in the world that is blessed with the lowest light pollution—in terms of astronomical purposes, at least. In the absence of artificial light, other than perhaps your flashlight (which you would definitely switch off during your observation, of course), the sky opens up to you.
So, if you’re set to go to Australia, let’s see where in the continent you should head to.
Coonabarabran, New South Wales
With night skies that are clear and pristine, Coonabarabran earns the nickname of Australia’s astronomy capital. The Siding Spring Observatory is located some 27 kilometer away from the town. Built by the Australian National University, the observatory is home to the biggest optical telescope in the country. Many lovers like to visit this place.
The Dish
Located also in New South Wales, the Dish is a nickname granted to the Parkes Observatory. The comedy film The Dish was based on this observatory, in which it is said to have been involved in Apollo 11 moon landing.
Perth Observatory
Perth Observatory is the oldest in Australia. The observatory is 25 kilometer away from Perth.
Lake Eyre
At 15 meter below sea level, the lake is Australia’s lowest point. Its position puts the saltwater lake at one of the darkest spots in Australia, making it a perfect location for unobstructed sky-gazing.
Kangaroo Island
The island is basically a wildlife reserve off the coast of South Australia. It is not too far from Adelaide but it is cut off of the city’s light pollution.
Uluru
At Uluru, the only light source during nighttime is practically the one from the sky and the moon. The pristine sky is coupled with the area’s breathtaking beauty.
Wiruna
The Astronomical Society of New South Wales owns Wiruna and gamblers who like playing judi online like to visit this spot. The society builds observatory facilities in this area not only for Australian astronomers but also international.
The Most Interesting Observatories in the World
To some of us, the laymen, determining the best observatory in the world is something pointless. They all look the same: big, clunky, high-techy, and bearing this otherworldly aura. Oh, and they have another thing in common: most of the observatories are located so far away from civilization in attempt to get the clearest, most pristine look at the sky. However, there is a twist to these observatories. Perhaps due to their location (being on top of a mountain or anywhere else that has no human peppered around the area), they often become part of tourist attractions. You may not be too crazy about peeking through a telescope but, hey, at least you have the beauty of the earth to marvel. So let’s see the best observatories in the world that also make for the best tourist sightseeing.
Mauna Kea Observatory
This observatory is named after the volcano it sits on top of. But don’t be alarmed, the volcano is dormant otherwise the science-dudes wouldn’t build it there. The tip of the volcano is Hawaii’s highest point, serving as the best spot on the island for the star-lovers to look up to the sky. Apart from research purposes, the observatory is close for public. However, 9,200 meter up the mountain, there is a stargazing facility for visitors where you can look at the stars for free from 6pm to 10pm. The program would begin with a short video explaining the mountain’s importance in astronomy and then the staff would set up the telescopes for visitors to use to their heart’s content. The Imiloa Astronomy Center, on the other hand, offers you a chance to get into a planetarium. Many bettors of the agen Sbobet come here for observatory.
Very Large Array
Now the name is not majestic by any means. It is an array of very large telescopes, hence the name. But do not let the name deceives you. If you have watched the movie Contact, it is these observatories that featured in the sci-fi flick. The facility is located at 6,970 feet above sea level in San Agustin Plains, New Mexico and is an integral part of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The facility consists of 27 antennae monitors, all at the ready to watch the sky. It is also open for public from 8:30am to sunset. Self-guided walking tour is provided to take in this observatory. Guided tour, on the other hand, is available for the first Saturday of every month and lasts for about 45 minutes.
Greenwich Observatory
The Royal Observatory at Greenwich, London is worthy of inclusion for many reasons. It is the location of the Prime Meridian, an imaginary line that halves the earth into two hemispheres. The line is also the basis to count the global time zones, lending the name to Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT; or UT/Universal Time today). Granted, all astronomical works have all but ceased in the facility but it continues on standing as a museum of astronomy.
The Paranal Observatory
This observatory is situated at 8,000 feet above sea level in Atacama Desert of Chile with a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. The site is composed of four units of telescopes that work to produce the sharpest images of the universe. Weekend visits are open for public, providing free guided tours. As this place is interesting, gamblers of the agen bola terpercaya like to visit this place.