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G'day! Welcome to Ningaloo Skies, situated in the small township of Exmouth, North West Cape, Western Australia.
NW Cape is home to the Ningaloo Marine Park, Australia's largest and most accessible fringing reef system. The shallow lagoons formed by the reef, and the deeper offshore waters create a diverse array of habitats for a multitude of corals and more than 500 species of fish. Many other creatures are found here including whale sharks, turtles, dugongs, dolphins, manta rays and humpback whales.
Cape Range National Park is dominated by a rugged limestone range, the remains of an ancient sea floor thrust upwards by tectonic movements. The range descends to sea level along the coast with arid coastal plains and sand dunes a predominant feature. This diverse landscape is rich in wildlife including kangaroos, echidnas, emus and large lizards. More than 160 species of birds have been recorded. It's an awesome part of the world to live in.
By day I work as the Australian manager at the Learmonth Solar Observatory (LSO), situated 35 km south of Exmouth. It is co-managed by IPS Radio & Space Services and the USAF Weather Agency. It also forms part of the worldwide Global Oscillation Network Group (GONG) that continues to push back the envelope on our understanding of the solar interior using helioseismology.
This website is devoted to my interest in astronomy, both amateur and professional, but life does not stop there. There's also some stuff on my family, and my other pastimes and interests that are not at all related to astronomy. They are all kept together below. |
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Click here or on the image of the all sky viewer to learn more about the Learmonth Solar Observatory and space weather. |
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