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Andy Davey

Red pre-dawn sky with stars and planets still visible over the top of snow clad mountain
Matariki News

Winterstellar @ Matariki Celebrations

Matariki 2022 Celebrations Matariki 2022 was very special for Aotearoa New Zealand as a nation, celebrating it’s first public holiday inspired by mātauranga Māori. The Winterstellar team were privileged to take part in a number of events around Otago and Southland. 22nd JuneClyde School Over 200 people gathered on a Read more…

By Andy Davey, 9 months27/06/2022 ago
Winterstellar 2022 Cover Front - photo by Jordan McInally
2022 Exhibition

Winterstellar 2022 Book is now available

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…

By Andy Davey, 9 months20/06/2022 ago
Paul Le Comte announces 2022 Astrophotography Competition winners
2022 Astrophotography Competition In the News

Starry eyed: Winterstellar exhibition winners

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…

By Andy Davey, 9 months18/06/2022 ago
ODT June 18th - Spirit of the Blues
2022 Exhibition In the News

ODT: ‘Winterstellar’ shows stunning starry skies

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…

By Andy Davey, 9 months18/06/2022 ago
Cycle to the Stars Test Ride - photo by Simon Williams
Cycle to the Stars

Cycle to the Stars ‘Proof of Concept’ ride

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…

By Andy Davey, 12 months09/04/2022 ago
Stephen Voss
2022 Astrophotography Competition Judge 2022 Exhibitor

Stephen Voss

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…

By Andy Davey, 1 year20/03/2022 ago
Cycle to the Stars Recon - photo by Andy Davey
Cycle to the Stars

Astro Tourism Project Reconnaissance

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

By Andy Davey, 1 year04/03/2022 ago
Long straight gravel roads, creased mountain ranges in the distance and the most beautifully crisp and clear night sky. It really doesn’t get much better than the Ida Valley - Authentic As
Dark Skies

Submission to CODC District Plan team

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 Andy Davey, 1 year31/01/2022 ago
Dark Skies

Looking Up to the Stars. A Call for Action to Save New Zealand’s Dark Skies for Future Generations to Come

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…

By Andy Davey, 1 year15/12/2021 ago
Winterstellar Trustees - Paul Le Comte, Andy Davey, Brian Boyle, Vicky Bowman
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Foundation of the Winterstellar Charitable Trust

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…

By Andy Davey, 1 year30/11/2021 ago

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