AAS - AAS Waharau Dark Sky

Waharau Dark Sky Weekend

Next Meeting: 19-21 March and 10-12 September 2010 The Auckland Astronomical Society has arranged another informal and fun astronomical get-together weekend at the Waharau Outdoor Education Centre, located in the Waharau Regional Park, north of Kaiaua on the Firth of Thames. Waharau is a sufficient distance away from Auckland to be not affected by light pollution, the skies here are dark and we have had many great observing nights at this excellent facility. These weekends are an ideal way for new and established members to meet each other, find out more about the different types of telescopes which many members bring to the occasion and learn about new aspects of the night sky and its wonders. There are many experienced members to talk to, and many impressive telescopes, most homebuilt, to look through. The Waharau Outdoor Education Centre incorporates a lodge, five chalets and an ablutions block. There is a large gravel area that can accommodate many telescopes in front of the lodge and the chalets are situated around the lodge. There are five chalets, each with two rooms. Each room can accommodate 10 people. The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen and tables and chairs to seat 100 people. There is a microwave and stove, plus a catering toaster. There is also a large cooler and a large upright fridge. The ablution block has four girls' toilets, three girls' showers, three boys' toilets and three boys' showers. There is a toilet for people with disabilities. The AAS does not provide food at these weekends, however tea / coffee / sugar and biscuits will be provided by the society. If you require food there is a Pub and a Fish and Chip shop in Kaiaua. There is also a Gas Station and a Dairy where you can pick up supplies. You can arrive from about 4PM on Friday and when you arrive, check in and pay your fees. Allow 90 minutes travel time from the city centre, but do allow extra time if travelling down on Friday evening, due to traffic. Cost: $40 per person for the whole weekend. For more information or to make a booking; Ph Dave Moorhouse on 0274-819-089 or email Email Dave Moorhouse	Click Here for larger image Click Here for larger image

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