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Very pleased to announced we have had another huge donation of a Panasonic 40″ 4k HD LED TV by John Feron from Central Appliance Plus in Alexandra. This will be presented to the overall winner Read more…
This is our third year organising the Winterstellar Astrophotography Competition and Exhibitions, and during that time we have talked to many excellent astrophotographers who have produced wonderful images. Printing an exhibition standard picture of their Read more…
On Saturday 9th April, Winterstellar Trustees Andy Davey & Astronomer Professor Brian Boyle were joined by professional photographer and adventure tourism operator Simon Williams, and Tourism Central Otago’s Digital Marketing Officer Antz Longman, on a Read more…
We are very proud to announce Stephen Voss will be joining our Judging Panel for the 2022 Astrophotography Competition and taking part in Winterstellar Exhibition 2022. Stephen is a medical doctor and astrophotographer who shares Read more…
Took advantage of the crystal clear skies to do a test run of one of our dark-sky tourism projects planned for later on this Autumn. As you can see, the conditions were perfect, and was Read more…
On 30th November 2021, a meeting was held at the Monteiths pub in Alexandra at which the Trust Deed for the creation of the Winterstellar Charitable Trust. The objects of the Trust, as included in Read more…
Winterstellar Charitable Trust was established in 2022 with the following objectives:
To foster a greater general appreciation of the night sky through astrophotography and other arts
To promote Maori Mātauranga and narratives, including Matariki, with respect to our understanding of the night sky
To educate and foster a greater general understanding of the night sky through astronomy and other sciences
To promote the benefits of the dark skies of Otago and Southland, New Zealand
Opening 5pm 17th June 2022 (invite only)
Open to public – 18th June to 28th August 2022
Or to contact Andy Davey direct:
Email: andy@winterstellar.com
Mobile: 027 645 0619
Or for Brian Boyle &
Otago Dark Skies Initiative
Email: brian@winterstellar.com