Protecting the night sky
In collaboration with the Munibung Hill Conservation Society and the Newcastle Astronomical Society, the IES: The Lighting Society would love to invite you and your organisation to our 2-part event…
Night sky, curiosity, telescope, better with a dark sky
John Carr is a dedicated amateur astronomer who has been scanning the night sky for many, many years. In keeping with his curiosity to know what the night sky has…
Lunar eclipse event with NAS
Newcastle Astronomical Society (NAS) recently hosted an event on the occasion of the Lunar Eclipse. Partial Lunar Eclipse Viewing Night, March 14, 2025 held at Bray Park, Waratah (Newastle) Note…
Relief map of Munibung Hill with the creek catchments clearly visible. A map of this kind needs to be on the door of every kitchen fridge, as a constant reminder that each household is 'camping' in a catchment* Photo: Courtesy Lake Mac Council
What is meant by a catchment
What is meant by a catchment? Time to be reminded of the importance of the place where we live. It's one thing to live within a house or apartment. It's…
Chelston Street Landslide, 29 April 1988. Large rotational failure and associated debris at front of bench between PC7 and PC5. Fig. 2.8 page 21. (see publication reference below)
Slip sliding away – landslips at Munibung Hill
Slip sliding away MM has carried stories over the past several months, where contributors have mentioned substantial landslides in the Thompson Road area. No documentation or photos have been available…
Opening frame in the Munibung Hill Management Plan Facebook post 9 November 2021. A veteran landscape home to species with million year lineages dating back to pre-dinosaur times. Credit: Lake Mac Council
Contesting age. How old is old?
Contesting age. How old is old? What constitutes age when science and culture meet? OVER THE last seven years we have been referring to Munibung Hill as a reference point…
Help protect the night sky – Dr Fred Watson presents, and Sleepless nights into stargazing
Help protect the dark sky Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Here's what we can do to help preserve the dark sky for future generations. Hi, I'm Fred Watson -…
Good reasons for wanting Goldilocks light
We can all help protect the night sky from artificial light pollution. The week is an opportunity to focus on what we are missing, but what we can reclaim -…
Conservation of the night sky worth striving for
It can be easy to overdo lighting, thinking that the more the better. More often than not, this excess light is wasted light and energy with consequences such as those…
Powerful Owl, Photo credit: Australian Wildlife Society
Are animals talented – like us?
Are animals talented? Should we describe them as remarkable? WHAT A hide we have to question such abilities. As if these should be terms reserved only for humans. In: Birds…
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