Please note that this event has been postponed. We’re playing our part to minimise social gatherings that might spread the Coronavirus. The event will be rescheduled for later this year. Keep an eye out for the new date and we’ll see you out under the stars soon.
Astrotourism is taking off in and around Northam! At a fun, family friendly community stargazing night, find out about astrotourism and what it means for Northam. Then take a journey to the stars. Look through telescopes to see the Moon, Great Orion Nebula, Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross and more!
Details
When: Please note that this event has been postponed.
Where: Bilya Koort Boodja at 6:00pm for Astrotourism talk, Bernard Park at 7:15pm for stargazing.
What to bring: BYO Chairs, rug, picnic, drink, torch, warm clothes, fly net and insect repellent. This event will go ahead rain, hail or shine.
Bookings: Free community event. Please RSVP by Friday 3 April to events@northam.wa.gov.au.
More information
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Where to Stay
Make a weekend of it and stay a few nights to explore the area!
More Details
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Supported by...
This event was made possible with funding from the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund and the Shire of Northam. It is part of the Astrotourism WA project that’s promoting Northam as a destination for stargazing and astrophotography.