Be Informed Archive – Page 4 – Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust

Enter the Night Sky Categories @ the Kaikōura A&P Show

February 1, 2023January 23, 2023

Be inspired to enter a painting , shoebox or photo of the wonder of our amazing night sky into the 2023 Kaikōura A&P Show to be held on Saturday 25th …

Creating a nightscape selfie

December 5, 2022

Curious as to how this selfie at the Old Wharf in Kaikōura was taken? Professional photographer, Neil Protheroe took this “light on the stars” by setting the camera on a …

Kaikōura Dark Sky Website Launched

October 20, 2022October 19, 2022

The vision held by a group of passionate volunteers to achieve International Dark Sky status for Kaikōura is growing momentum. Recently established as the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust, their new website https://kaikouradarksky.nz/ is packed full of useful tips on how to enjoy and protect our local exceptional night skies.

Satellite constellations – efforts to avoid a swarming sky

August 27, 2022July 7, 2022

University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory - University of Canterbury

During the International Dark Sky Week we were incredible fortunate to have Michele Bannister join our community evening and talk about satellites and the work being done to control our …

Children’s Art Competition winners

July 27, 2022July 7, 2022

Clearly lots of budding artists in Kaikoura! Thanks to everyone who entered the International Dark Sky Week 2022 children’s art art competition. There were so many amazing creations. The winners …

Kaikōura wants dark sky reserve created to save native seabird

October 17, 2022April 3, 2022

The brilliant night skies above Kaikōura are on track to becoming an International Dark Sky Reserve, in a bid to save the town’s endemic native seabird.

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