Aotearoa Astrotourism Academy in Alexandra, April 12th to 14th
Jan 27, 2024
Winterstellar are very excited to announce that the Aotearoa Astrotourism Academy is coming to Central Otago.
Check out the Early Bird fee and course details below.
More details and Registration here: https://aaanz.org/registration/Alexandra, Central Otago, 12th-14th April 2024
The course is designed for people with an interest in improving their knowledge of Astronomy, Astrotourism, Astrophotography, Stargazing/Outreach & NZ’s Dark Sky Movement.
Dates: Friday, 12th April 2.30pm till Sunday, 14th April 5pm.
Venue: Centennial Court, 96 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, Otago
Places at the course are limited to 24 – 30 people.
Early-bird fee (till 10th March 2024) : $295
From 11th March 2024: $385
Covers all activities, including talks from instructors, workshops and practical observing sessions (weather permitting). Also includes lunches on Saturday and Sunday, morning & afternoon tea during the course, a reception with finger food on Friday evening.
Please note: Dinner on each night of the course is not included.
Topics & Activities include:
An immersive programme of lectures, workshops, demonstrations with small telescopes and cameras, and practical observing will be offered. We expect to undertake observing and star gazing with telescopes and binoculars.
Astrotourism and dark sky places in New Zealand
How binoculars and telescopes work and how to use a telescope
Our place in the Universe
Coordinates and time in astronomy
Principal objects to look at for astrotourists
The astronomy equipment for you
Astronomy outreach – 20 tips to remember
Naming of stars and celestial objects
Maori astronomy and Matariki
Astrophotography
Notes for astro-tour guides
The lives of the stars : star formation, evolution and star death
Useful books, publications and software for night sky guides
Workshops:
Astrophotography
How to start an astrotourism business
Practical observing with a small telescope
Grand astroquiz for all
More details and Registration here: https://aaanz.org/registration/
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