You have to see it with your own eyes. Let them introduce you to their many stars of the region – guides of the night sky, Aboriginal custodians, the native wildlife and farming locals. 9 check-ins. Let them introduce you to their many stars of the region – guides of the night sky, Aboriginal custodians, the native wildlife and farming locals. The accreditation has been likened to world heritage listing for the stars. The Murray River (or River Murray) (Ngarrindjeri: Millewa, Yorta Yorta: Tongala) is a river in southeastern Australia.It is Australia's longest river at 2,508 km (1,558 mi) in length, and its tributaries include five of the next six longest rivers of Australia (the Murrumbidgee, Darling, Lachlan, Warrego and Paroo Rivers), whose catchment area together form the Murray-Darling basin. Sky Quality. Share; Tweet; A stunning night image showing a renowned South Australian astronomer gazing the the Milky Way was caught this month in the state’s first Dark Sky Reserve near the base of the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges. Added photos. 4; 10; 3; Bowhill. International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) sind diejenigen Lichtschutzgebiete, die die International Dark Sky Association (IDA) ausweist.. Darkness is measured on a scale of 0 to 22, with 22 being total darkness. Big Bend (image courtesy of @blntpencil) Accredited by the International Dark-Sky Association, it’s the first of its kind in Australia and only the 16th in the world. Community See All. Last minute Valentine's idea! The Reserve will cover an area from Younghusband and Bow Hill in the south to Blanchetown in the north, and from just east of the Murray River to the foothills west of Sedan and Cambrai. above 21.9 common. A section of the Murray River has just been declared an International Dark Sky Reserve. The River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve is Australia's first. Discover the highlights of the Murray River 130 million-year old natural playground with dark sky tours, slow waters, sandy cliffs and steadfast characters. Swan Reach, with all parts below Lock #1, is also one of the lowest parts of the river. For those dark sky chasers out there, recent measurements in the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve came in at 21.97 – darker than many other accredited regions from across the globe. Accredited by the International Dark-Sky Association, it’s the first of its kind in Australia and only the 16th in the world. dry climate and cloudless skies. There are other Dark Sky Places in Australia but no none of this size, with this level of darkness nationally. Accredited by the International Dark-Sky Association, it’s the first of its kind in Australia and only the 16th in the world. It’s nestled in an amphitheater of rarely found natural beauty, a place that will leave an indelible impression on you from the moment you enter. The River Murray area in South Australia has very dark skies. 8 were here. Posted: 3 weeks ago. A section of the Murray River has just been declared an International Dark Sky Reserve. It covers more than 3,200 square kilometres from Bow Hill to Blanchetown on the River Murray and west to the foothills of the Mt. Posted: 3 weeks ago. With some 220 kms of the mighty River Murray flowing through the region, along with ancient cliffs and thriving farmland, Mid Murray Council is a diverse and picturesque landscape. The River Murray Dark Sky Reserve proposal is incredibly exciting and the tourism potential is simply enormous. Mid Murray Landcare SA supported by the Mid-Murray Council has worked for three and a half years to establish the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve, which received accreditation from the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) in October 2019. The best way to experience the Murray River, located upstream from the stunning Bow Hill cliffs. Documents. 115 Providence Drive, Bowhill. Share on Facebook Tweet. Dark sky parks help astronomers in studying the night skies and for stargazers who wish to enjoy the night skies. www.rivermurraydarkskyreserve.org . Page Transparency See More. Most of us are looking straight ahead, juggling life so we don’t drop the balls.