New Zealand Star Party's

Zubenel (Wes) · #1 30-05-2007, 05:46 PM

Hi , I am wondering if there are any star partys in the South Island of NZ during September as we'll (Family) be touring around then , in a self contained camper so accomodation won't be a problem.

I won't be bringing the 10" dobby but the Bino's are already packed!!

We'd love to get to know the locals under a dark sky.

Cheers Zubenel.

Robby · #2 31-05-2007, 06:25 AM

Not sure if there are many mainlanders on this forum, but there is probably a good reason for that...

Robby · #3 31-05-2007, 06:28 AM

Seriously though...
Personally I do not know of any star parties, but there will no doubt be dark sky viewing in Chch or Dunedin at their respective observatories.
West Melton in Chch is a pretty good site. Check out CAS at http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/cas/ E-mail them directly should help.
Good luck, and enjoy the southern vistas.
The Auckland society has a star party in September (7-9th) at Waharau if your going to be up this way. Check it out http://www.astronomy.org.nz/aas/pub/waharau.asp
Cheers

[1ponders] (Paul) · #4 31-05-2007, 06:52 AM

your prejudices are showing Robby. The Canterbury Rugby teams do have a right to exist.

Robby · #5 31-05-2007, 06:57 AM

Spent many good years in Dunedin, so love the mainland, but no the Canterbury rugby team still does not have a right to exist!

Zubenel (Wes) · #6 31-05-2007, 10:04 PM

Thanks for the links Robby .I will have a good look and see whats on offer.
I am a bit confused though. Isn't the mainland AUSTRALIA!!

Cheers Zubenel

Robby · #7 01-06-2007, 08:01 AM

We know Australia simply as the west island.

Actaully many kiwi's don't actually know of Australia, but rather just west island, or out west somewhere...
Enjoy your visit.

erick (Eric) · #8 01-06-2007, 10:28 AM

It's where the Kiwis still send their convicts, isn't it?

Zubenel (Wes) · #9 10-06-2007, 08:30 PM

Hey Guys ,
Looks like this tread has degenerated somewhat

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Zub.