Deep Sky Notes

A visual observer's guide

I am a visual observer interested in deep-sky objects. I observe from the Wiruna dark-sky site in rural NSW, Australia, owned by the Astronomical Society of NSW. Here you'll find monthly articles and a growing catalogue of observing notes from sessions with 12-, 17.5-, and 22-inch Dobsonians.

Monthly Articles

Observing reports from new-moon weekends at Wiruna, published in Universe, the journal of the Astronomical Society of NSW.

Object Catalogue

A searchable catalogue of deep-sky objects with finder charts, DSS plates, background notes, and personal observing records.

Published Issues

Download the final published versions of Wiruna Wanderings as they appeared in Universe magazine.