You are invited to join us for a unique science presentation and see six new stunning deep space images in the Winterstellar 2021 Exhibition. This event has been postponed because of the Level 4 Lockdown. Winterstellar & Professor Brian Boyle are keen to reschedule as soon as it is safe Read more…
Prof Brian Boyle held a number of leadership positions in Australian Astronomy over the past quarter of a century. He was director of Australia’s two largest astronomical observatories; the optical Anglo-Austrlaian Telescope and the radio Australia Telescope National Facility. While at the latter he initiated the build of the Australian Read more…
Izumi was born and bred in Tokyo, Japan, and worked as publishing editor, radio producer, and TV researcher until she fell in love with Kakapo and moved to New Zealand. She has been involved in wildlife documentary productions in Dunedin over 25 years, and learned the joy of photography from Read more…
2nd July 2021, 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery To celebrate the opening of the 2021 Winterstellar Exhibition we have a special event at the Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery. This will include: Winterstellar Astrophotography Competition Prizegiving Solar Tsunami Presentation by Otago Museum Science Outreach Read more…
5 pm till 9.30 pm 30th July 2021New date confirmed. In association with Cromwell District Promotions Group, as part of the 2021 Light Up Winter event, we are pleased to bring you a one-off AstroPhotography Workshop with Simon Williams. Practical Workshop 30th July 20215 pm till 9:30 pmScott Base Vineyard, Read more…
Michael started as a hobbyist photographer in 2018 but it quickly turned into a passion for him. Michael lives in Mosgiel working as a Joiner, where his nature as a perfectionist and eye for detail has him heading out most weekends to try and sharpen his skills. He loves to Read more…
Website, E-commerce and Media creation. Andy Davey and Cicada Limited have been providing web and data solutions for over 20 years. Recent projects include Winterstellar, Central Stories Museum E-commerce website and Pukekohe Showgrounds accommodation booking solution. For more information go to: www.cicada.nz
Two fast laps around Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell with Ian Begg in his R8 V10 Audi. Kindly donated by: Ian Begg Prize Value: $179 Prize Category: To be confirmed
Huge welcome to Naiomi Arnold onto our judging panel for 2021. Find out more about Naomi at her website www.naomiarnold.net; Journalism I cover everything, but particularly enjoy stories that place people at the centre of science, the environment, and outdoor adventure. I spent the first five years of my career Read more…
Very pleased to have Dr John Barentine on our judging panel for 2021. Here’s his bio taken from his website at www.johncbarentine.com: John is an Arizona native and comes from the “dark side” of science — professional astronomy. He grew up in Phoenix and was involved in amateur astronomy there Read more…