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  • Gingin Dark Sky Star Party

The Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory along with the Gingin Shire present the 2nd Annual Neergabby Star Party.

   Presented as an annual event, the Neergabby Star Party seeks to attract local amateur astronomers and the general public from across Western Australia to come and experience the dark skies of the Gingin Dark Sky Reserve. This event will be held over the weekend of Friday 17th and Saturday 18th March 2023. We encourage visitors to stay a while and explore the region and experience everything Gingin has to offer.

   The weekend will include amateur and public stargazing and amateur astrophotography at the Neergabby grounds on Friday and Saturday night. There will also be a series of public talks, tours of the scientific Zadko telescope, solar viewing and eco bush walks at the Gravity Discovery Centre during the day on Saturday. The weekend will both showcase the Dark Sky Reserve and highlight the connection between Western Science and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.

 

Neergabby Star Party Timetable of Events

The Gravity Discovery Centre & Observatory along with the Shire of Gingin presents the Neergabby Star Party.

Program:

DayTimeSession Detail
Friday 17th March2pm-6pmCheck-in at Neergabby grounds, park-up, set up camp and telescopes
5pm-7pmSausage sizzle available for purchase
7pm – 8pmCultural storytelling
8pm-10pmPublic stargazing run by the GDC at the Neergabby grounds/Amateur astronomer observing and astrophotography (can continue past 10pm)
Saturday 18th March10am-4pmDaytime activities at the Gravity Discovery Centre (additional cost)Activities include: Presentations by GDC astronomers and special guests, Solar observing and tours of the Zadko research observatory.

To purchase a daytime ticket (includes activities) for the Gravity Discovery Centre click here.

5pm-7pmSausage sizzle available for purchase
8pm-10pmPublic stargazing run by the GDC at the Neergabby grounds/Amateur astronomer observing and astrophotography (can continue past 10pm)
Sunday 29th May10amCamping check out

 click here to book your spot for the weekend. A timetable of events will be available in due course.