July Stargazing
Kaikōura Astronomers welcome you and your whanau to this free community stargazing evening hosted at the Hapuku School grounds from 5.30pm on Friday 5 July. Come and explore the night … Read more
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April Community Stargazing Evening
Come along to this free family friendly evening from 6pm on Sunday 7th April (after the clocks have changed) to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2024. Kaikōura Astronomers invite you … Read more
Stargazing signs help promote the enjoyment of our night sky
Stargazing signs have been installed at six specific locations. Designed to help raise awareness and enjoyment of our amazing Southern skies across the whole of the Kaikōura district. Use the … Read more
November Stargazing & Astrophotography
Come along and discover the splendours of the Kaikōura night sky on Friday 24th November 2023. Kaikōura Astronomers invite you and your whanau to join us for the last free monthly community stargazing evening of … Read more
New eVscope for the community
The Kaikōura Community can now enjoy the wonders of the night sky through our very own digital “eVscope” which was showcased to a small and enthusiastic crowd at the free community stargazing evening on Friday 25th August at Hapuku … Read more
July Stargazing Evening
Come along and discover the splendours of the Kaikōura night sky on Friday 28th July 2023. The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust invite you and your whanau to join us for a free community stargazing evening … Read more
Dark Sky Quiz – Answers
Thanks to all those who took part in our recent Kaikōura Dark Sky Quiz to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2023. Here are the answers: What is our home galaxy … Read more
Telescope Stargazing Evening
As as part of International Dark Sky Week come along and discover the splendours of the Kaikōura night sky on Tuesday 25th April (NEW DATE) The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust invite you … Read more
Creating a nightscape selfie
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 … Read more
