Choosing the right tools to explore the night sky

Come along to the Kaikoura Museum on Wednesday 5th March from 6.30pm to get some tips and tricks from Andrew Buckingham.

Exploring the night sky can be an incredible journey, but with so many equipment options available, choosing the right one for your budget can be overwhelming! 

Join Andrew Buckingham, General Manager of ASTRONZ, for a hands-on talk covering telescopes, binoculars, mounts, and accessories—helping you find the best tools for your stargazing adventure.

  • Practical & Interactive – Lots of equipment to check out!
  • Q&A Format – Bring your questions!
  • Expert Insights – Andrew has years of experience in astronomy outreach, including leading public programs at Stardome Observatory.

Where: Kaikōura Museum
When: Wednesday 5 March
From: 6:30 PM

A big thank you to Kaikōura Museum for hosting, and to Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust & Moana Skies for bringing this event to our community.

🌟 See you there for a fun evening of discovery! 🌟

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.

NCTIR
Kaikoura NZ
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