ASTRONOMY
Since 2022 I have been working as an astronomer at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges - South Australia
Here I oversee the Observatories and run Astronomy Tours, Outreach Programs and research requests from around the world
Explore the Cosmos
What I am most well known for here is my "Explore the Cosmos" Tour I run every night where i use the Ningana Imaging Observatory to show guests the wonders of the universe; Nebulae in stunning UHD quality and full colour, Galaxies so far away we are looking deep into the past.
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This is by far one of my most favourite things I do. I get to, every night, put on a show where i get to talk about a lifelong passion of mine. I am truly grateful to Doug and the team at Arkaroola that they have given me this opportunity.
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Alex, Gideon, Doug and John work on the new telescope chairs at the Station Lookout Viewing area
Alex with Nick the Wallaby
Using the sun scope at Dodwell Observatory
Alex, Gideon, Doug and John work on the new telescope chairs at the Station Lookout Viewing area
Dark Sky Sanctuary
In July of 2023 I had the honor of being an Astronomer at Arkaroola when we where officially recognized as a International Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of only 18 (as of 2023)
This is a accreditation that acknowledges that Arkaroola has some of the darkest sky's in the world, making a truly magical place to see the stars!
I was given the opportunity to speak at the celebration beside many famous speakers such as the owner of Arkaroola Doug Sprigg and the Astronomer-at-large for Australia Professor Fred Watson