GAZING into the depths of galaxies has never been easier —nor more comfortable — as astronomy comes to Lounging on High for the first time tonight.
Albury-Wodonga Astronomical Society president David Thurley said four telescopes would be set up for curious sky-watchers.
From about 4.30pm, Mr Thurley said sun spots and solar flares are possible sightings while the sun is in the sky, before Jupiter, Venus and the moon will be visible.
“There is so much out there that can be seen,” he said.
“Once upon a time we thought there was only so much out there, but now we know that there are something like 100 billion galaxies each with 100 billion stars.
“You can see things that are extremely faint that are thousands of light-years away ... you never know from one day to the next what you might see.
“It’s so important because if you ignore that kind of stuff it just passes you by.”
Mr Thurley said it would be a good opportunity for those with an interest in stars to have a look and get information about the society, which has about 50 members, ranging from seven years to 80.