Celebratory Stargazing Party

The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust invite you and your whanau to join with us at Fyffe House on Wednesday 11 September from 7pm for a stargazing party with telescopes, speeches, hot drinks & treats.

  • Look through a traditional telescope and view planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.
  • Control the eVscope using our touchpad or your phone using the Stellarium app – take photos of specific night sky objects and download.
  • Enjoy a hot drink and tasty treate
  • Warm your hands by the fire pit and toast marshallows (weather and fire permit dependant)

Time: 7.00pm until 9.00pm.

Where: Fyffe House, 62 Avoca Street

Top Tips: Dress warm!! Coat, hat, gloves etc. Bring a headtorch with a red light setting. We highly recommend checking out our stargazing tips section before you come for the best experience on the night.

Weather: If the weather is looking poor keep an eye on this page or our facebook page for an update. There may be a change of venue.

Our Supporters

Thank you to all our supporters who have kindly provided free ongoing services & advice or have generously donated funds. You are amazing and the stars will shine a little brighter because of you.

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