Interview with James Stone

James Stone is a talented photographer based in Hobart. His night sky images are popular and he has even won awards, including the 2016 Overall Photo Editor’s Choice Award at the David Malin Awards with Exalted Moon Warrior. How did you get started in night sky photography ?   I’ve always enjoyed photography, and toyed with
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New sponsors for the TNSPA

One week to go until the competition closes… get on it ! We now have the following sponsors giving prizes for the Tasmanian Night Sky Photography Awards: Samyang is donating 7 lenses ! 360 Precision is donating a Adjuste MK2 panoramic head Syrp is donating a Genie for the timelapse category www.syrp.co.nz www.pennicottjourneys.com.au LensMuff www.hobartimaging.com.au
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Aurora webcam in Tasmania

An all-sky aurora patrol CCD camera located at Cressy, Tasmania provides aurora watchers with real-time guidance on whether auroras are visible from Tasmania. http://www.ips.gov.au/Geophysical/4/2 Here is an example of what you can expect to see when an aurora is active. You can also download a timelapse video of the last 10 days of Tasmanian night
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New map for aurora viewing locations

https://www.auroraaustralistasmania.org/resources/where-to-go-to-see-an-aurora/
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Festival on TV !

Kylie Rollins did a great piece for the 7.30 Report about aurora chasing in Tasmania. Check it out: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-09/aurora-chasing/4877640
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