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Photo of the day: astral show

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Photo of the day: full glory

Photographer Ruth Fiechtner said: “I took this glorious 180-degree rainbow one afternoon at Happy Valley moments before the sky opened and all the adults More

Photo of the day: new day dawns

Photographer Helen Browne captured these moody hues of dawn break at Mooloolaba Spit recently. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au More.

Photo of the day: moon rising

Photographer Dave Moore took this photo at dusk at Military Jetty, Golden Beach. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos More

Photo of the day: misty morning

Photographer Peter Eaton captured this misty morning overlooking fields at Bli Bli. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos must More

Photo of the day: Sturgeon moon

Photographer Greg Brydon captured a paraglider at Point Cartwright sweeping across the full moon on August 28. Also called the Sturgeon moon, it was More

Photo of the day: feelin’ chirpy

Photographer Dick Midgely snapped this captivating bird, a striated pardalote, at Birtinya. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos must More

“Astromony and astrophotography are a great hobby are there is a very active group on the Sunshine Coast who indulge in this pursuit,” writes Paul Baker.

“Weather permitting, we meet around the new moon up at Maleny Observatory at the Maleny Golf Club. We hold public nights to educate people about our skies and the beauty of the stars and the universe around us.

“As part of this group, Dr Ken Wishaw is integral in establishing a Dark Sky Reserve in the Obi Obi Valley.

“This image was taken on the Sunshine Coast using a Sky-Watcher Esprit 120 telescope over the last few months, between the clouds when Tropical Cyclone Alfred finally made room for clear skies.”

If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos must be horizontal/landscape and may need to be cropped to fit the website.

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