Bring your own astronomy gear if you have any. In the event of cloudy weather this activity will be go ahead as an indoor astronomical research activity in the Environment Centre learning about what there is to see in the skies and how to do it.

This session is presented by Mike Cleeland, Education Officer at Bunurong Coast Education.

Meet at the Bunurong Environment Centre at the Cnr Ramsey Bvd and the Esplanade in Inverloch for an introduction to the topic and a safety briefing then the group will travel to the viewing site five kms away.

**Please Note - ALL ADULTS ACCOMPANYING CHILDREN MUST PURCHASE A TICKET**

FAQs

What do the COVID safe requirements mean for this event?

In line with Victorian Government COVID restrictions and public health settings, all participants over the age of 12 must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have evidence of a medical exemption. All Bunurong Coast Education presenters and staff are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

This activity is suitable for school aged children, teenagers and adults. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult who has a ticket. (Please note age requirements are a guide only). Tickets are not required for pre-school age children.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring weather appropriate clothing, a torch and have transport to the viewing site (5km).

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email BCE@sgcs.org.au if you have any questions.

What if the weather is bad?

Our activities go ahead if it is drizzling, however, if the weather conditions pose a threat to the safety of participants we will cancel and refund your ticket fee.  In this event, we will email you so please monitor your email if the weather is bad.

When do bookings close?

Bookings close an hour before the event however, if there are insufficient bookings the session will be cancelled so best to book early to make sure it happens!

What is the refund policy?

If we haven't sold enough tickets to cover our costs 24 hours ahead we will cancel the activity, email you and refund your money. We may need to cancel this event if unforeseen circumstances mean our presenter is unable to come or the weather turns nasty. If we cancel the event we provide a full refund. If you cancel your ticket you will be entitled to a full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the event.

Eventbrite will keep a booking fee of 0.76 cents per ticket on any cancellations by ticket purchaser less than seven days prior to the event.