Astro field night with Gravity Discovery Centre
Space! Telescopes! Laser tour! School holiday family activity for all ages
Date and time
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM AWST
Location
11 Barker Rd
11 Barker Road Wellard, WA 6170 AustraliaSpace! Telescopes! Laser tour! School holiday family activity for all ages
11 Barker Rd
11 Barker Road Wellard, WA 6170 AustraliaJoin an Astronomer visiting from the Gravity Discovery Centre and learn about space, planets and distant galaxies.
SESSION SCHEDULE
Presentation
Sessions commence with a short presentation from an Astronomer.
Laser Guided Tour
Following the presentation, we will head out to the telescope viewing area where an Astronomer conducts a 5-minute laser guided tour of the night sky, highlighting constellations, planets and satellites (where visible).
Telescopic Observation
You will then be welcomed to observe the view through the telescopes. The telescopes will have been preset to view a different point of interest. The Astronomer will be on hand to explain what is observable through the telescopes and answer any questions.
Please contact the Programs Team if you have any queries at programs@kwinana.wa.gov.au or 9236 4300 .
Please note parents will be responsible for their children for the duration of the session.
Yes, you are welcome to bring food and drink. Please use reusable containers if possible, and dispose of rubbish correctly.