Stardate 2012

MAKE STARDATE PART OF YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS!

Stardate is an astronomical gathering for people who are interested in observing the stars through a variety of telescopes brought along by participants; people who like listening to interesting talks and participating in workshops; people who like good food and good company; people who are interested in diverse aspects of astronomy. By the way that includes children; Stardate is a family affair.

Stardate is a great venue to build up contacts, learn basic astronomy and save yourselves thousands of dollars by looking through other people’s telescopes before your buy. For teachers Stardate is packed full of those key resource people you need for your science programmes, not just from the Hawkes Bay, but from all over New Zealand.

     Location

     PDF Registration Form (In Word format to register offline)

     Programme (in Word format)

The Hawkes Bay is a lovely holiday area so you may choose to make this part of your summer break; bring the family too if you wish. There’s astronomy for the enthusiasts but also lovely beaches, wineries, art deco tours, museums, Splash Planet for the kids, the Gannet Colony and lots, lots more. Read the reports the 2011 or 2010 Stardate – that will give you an idea of the fun in store. The 2010 review has pictures.

We try to keep prices to a minimum and endeavour to maintain a warm and friendly atmosphere; camping, bunks or tent sites available and are included in the registration fee.

The programme commences at 7pm on Friday 20 January and ends on Sunday night. There are no programmed events on Monday, but there will be informal activites for those that want to stay longer.

You don’t need to wait for the programme - a special early bird fee applies prior to 1 December.

If you are bringing a telescope you may deduct $5 from the total registration fee. If you are paying by credit card $5 will be credited back to your card within 14 days of payment.

NOTE: The exact arrival and departure times are yet to be confirmed.