On the weekend of 12th to 14th April, Winterstellar Charitable Trust was proud to sponsor and facilitate the Aotearoa Astrotourism Academy‘s first visit to Central Otago. WCT were able to do this due the Promotional Grant we gratefully received from the Vincent Community Board of Central Otago District Council. Central Read more…
Introducing the Winterstellar 2022 Book With the huge number of stunning images we have collected for this year’s exhibition, along with the anecdotes and science/technology used to collect them, it was only fitting that we compile them into a book. Not merely a catalogue, but a stand alone and timeless Read more…
In the News: CentralApp Check out full list of Competition winners here: Astrophotography Competition 2022 From Central App. Click here for full story. The astro-photography exhibition of stunning images shot by 20 South Island photographers opened at Alexandra’s Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery on Friday (June 17). Mayor Tim Read more…
In the News: Otago Daily Times Spirit of the Blues. Winterstellar in the Otago Daily Times The images that make up the “Winterstellar” exhibition 2022, which opened at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery in Alexandra last night, can be a single shot where the camera lens is left open 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 ‘proof of concept’ night ride into Poolburn Gorge. The idea of this project is to 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 his time between work in Invercargill and his family base in Central Otago. He has 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 treated to unexpected meteor show. Can’t wait to share this experience with others. Andy
Image by Simon Williams – Authentic As Submission to Central Otago District Council on Dark Skies by Winterstellar Charitable Trust* The Benefits of Dark Skies to Central Otago Central Otago’s low population leads to some of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s darkest skies. From Central Otago’s location on the planet astride the 45 Read more…
by Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska and Kyra Xavia Abstract of Article The rapid development of technology coupled with humanity’s desire to reach beyond terra firma, has resulted in more than 60 years of Outer Space activities. Although the exploration of space has provided many advantages and benefits to society so far, 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 the deed were as follows: To foster a greater general appreciation of the night sky Read more…