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 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. Read more…
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. 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 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: Read more…
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 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 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 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 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 Read more…
