Karumba Point Sunset Caravan Park Sky and Stars
Mar 9, 2020 08:45:36 AM
After sitting in pitch darkness for five minutes, one eyes finally adjust to the night and overhead the sky turns on a show of sheer brilliance which is unique to this part of the world.
The stars, and the Milky Way in particular, burn bright and the twinkling mass of colour extends to a seemingly endless horizon in every direction. As each person gets their night vision, it’s punctuated with an “Oh wow!” or “Oh look at that!” and similar variations.
The night session at the Cosmos Centre and Observatory in Karumba has that effect on most people, experienced astronomers included, who are moved deeply by this introduction to one of nature’s greatest shows.