Saturday, 5 October, Astrophotography Exhibition
Join us, Saturday 5 October from 10:00 am til 1:00 pm at Carterton’s Courthouse for a FREE in-depth look at Astrophotography.
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Join us, Saturday 5 October from 10:00 am til 1:00 pm at Carterton’s Courthouse for a FREE in-depth look at Astrophotography.
Join Wairarapa resident Paul Mallinson, Wellingtonian Mark Gee and the Phoenix Astronomical Society for an astrophotography afternoon.
Send your kids to space! Or at least teach them how to launch a water rocket.
Space Themed Family Quiz, Almo’s Books & Cafe, Carterton Hosted by Almo’s Books & Café, engage in our Space-themed Family
Jump into the Mars Blueberry for an awesome tour of the Universe.
Join us from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 7, for an evening of Aerospace Connections in Wairarapa
Wairarapa is one of the best stargazing places in the world.
Which is why, it has been recognised as the worlds’ 21st dark sky reserve.
Operating from Ponatahi Road, 11km from Martinborough, Star Safari Observatory is nestled on a ridge east of Greytown and Carterton. It has the best accessible dark sky in the Wairarapa and many telescopes, including two 16″. The observatory is open to the public, or you can book an exclusive experience.
Free for 15 and under and there is no minimum age limit.
OPEN:
Every day – check availability on the website
Operates on an elevated site east of Carterton. Open for members only. The Society has regular monthly meetings and sessions for viewing with the telescope after the meetings if the weather permits and if operators are available.
There are also annual star dates.
OPEN:
Monthly meetings, star dates
Mobile stargazing tour company. They come to you at your home or holiday accommodation in Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve. They bring everything you need to keep you warm and comfortable while guiding you through the wonders of the night sky.
OPEN:
Check out their availability on their website
Jack Newman - Newman Electrical, Ellen Kerssens, Jacinda Johnston, Chrissy Cummings, Olivia Leske, Mariana Mogosanu, Haritoa Waaka, Murray Griffin - FL42 SEALING, James - Lots of Pots, Gayle Page - Suite 22 AirBNB, John Dow
Carterton District Council, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmāki nui-a-Rua Settlement Trust, Destination Wairarapa, Wellington NZ, The Gold Awards, GoCarterton
