PRESENTS THE EXCLUSIVE, ONE NIGHT ONLY
STAR PARTY
SATURDAY 6TH JULY 2024
Come for the sparkle Saturday 6 July 2024 in the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve for a Star Party like no other!
Join us for a community celebration as we welcome our most esteemed interstate guest speakers to share their astronomy knowledge, AND our local experts explaining what the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve is all about.
GUEST SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Professor Fred Watson AM
Australia's first Astronomer at Large, Commonwealth Government of Australia
The Future of Astronomy / James Webb Telescope / World’s Worst Telescopes
What is Light Pollution?
Marnie Ogg
Dark Sky Traveller and Australian Dark Sky Association Founder
Seeing Orange: The Eyes Natural Night Vision
Dr Ken Wishaw
Australian Dark Sky Association Board
Community Opportunity
Mayor Simone Bailey
Mayor Mid Murray Council
River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve Foundations
Chris Tugwell
Founder RMIDSR
River Murray Dark Sky - A Tourism Perspective
Kelly Kuhn
Juggle House Experiences
What is Light Pollution?
Marnie Ogg
Dark Sky Traveller and Australian Dark Sky Association Founder
Seeing Orange: The Eyes Natural Night Vision
Dr Ken Wishaw
Australian Dark Sky Association Board
Community Opportunity
Mayor Simone Bailey
Mayor Mid Murray Council
River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve Foundations
Chris Tugwell
Founder RMIDSR
River Murray Dark Sky - A Tourism Perspective
Kelly Kuhn
Juggle House Experiences
VENUE
Indoors at Walker Flat Community Districts Hall from 6pm
ACCOMMODATION
We recommend:
- Mannum Motel
- Mannum Caravan Park
- River Shack Rentals
- The Harbour
- Reedy Creek Retreat
- Bridgeport Hotel
- Rabbiter's Hut B&B
When booking, be sure to let them know you're a Star Party guest!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Engaging Presentations
Enjoy presentations from our 6 guest speakers relating to astronomy, light, the Dark Sky Reserve and much more! Our intimate crowd makes for an engaging presentation space and the chance to ask questions!
View the Night Sky
It would hardly be a Star Party without being able to see the actual stars! Our astronomers will have telescopes set up outside the venue to look up at the night sky.
There will also be Virtual Reality headsets from the warmth of indoors to delve into the wonderous world of the night sky.
The Astronomy Only Session at a separate location later in the night is SOLD OUT.
Exhibitors
Browse and interact with our group of exhibitors on the night, including:
3 Course Meal & Bonfire
Enjoy a 3 course meal brought to you by the Walker Flat Community Association.
Once all the formalities of the evening are over, relax outside next to the bonfire and enjoy the evening with your fellow star partiers!
Dress to Impress!
Add some sparkle to the evening with a ‘Star Party’ dress theme.
Surrender to your imagination!
BOOK NOW
STAR PARTY TICKET
$125.00
- +Booking Fee & Credit Card Charges
- No concessions, no child prices. T&C's apply.
Bookings are limited to 100 people.
This experience will take place, rain hail or shine.
While there will be a telescope onsite at the Hall, the actual Astronomy Only Session held at a separate location later in the night is SOLD OUT.
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