Winter Solstice With the Stars

It’s nearly the shortest day of the year and a great time to be outside embracing the majestic night sky.

Have you ever wanted to gaze into one of the the moons’ craters or see Ptolemy’s Cluster? If so, layer up, grab your beanie and join the Canberra Astronomical Society on Sunday 16 June for a night of fun under the stars. The event kicks off from 5.30pm and finishes at 7.30pm. There will be two sessions of 45 minutes, please keep to your booked session so as to ensure everyone has the best chance of accessing a telescope.

Highlights include Eta Carina Nebula, Omega Centauri and the Jewel Box.

Enjoy a bite at the Heartbeat Café, which will be offering hot soup for sale and a free hot chocolate.

Meet at the Heartbeat café. Free parking available.

If it is cloudy or wet the event will be cancelled.