PUBLIC OPEN NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 2024
Congratulations to the hard working Society members who hosted members of the public for our 2024 Public Open Night. The weather was not kind to us and the public with only fleeting gaps in the clouds. There were just enough gaps for everyone to get a glimpse of the wonders of out Tasmanian night sky. The indoor activities and the astrophotography show put on by our members was a big success.
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November 2020 Fonthill Astronomy Weekend.
Twenty two members of the Society gathered at the Fonthill Farm Stay accommodation for a successful astronomy weekend. There was a full program of daytime events, presentations and informal discussions followed by evening viewing and astro-imaging. The weather was not kind to us with all Friday evening viewing cancelled due to heavy cloud. A gap in the clouds on Saturday night revealed the pristine dark skies and members thoroughly enjoyed their time under the stars.
As usual our hosts excelled themselves with abundant healthy food, clean and comfortable accommodation and good cheer.
May 2021 Fonthill Astronomy Weekend.
Fonthill Farm Stay was packed out for our successful astronomy weekend. There was a full program of daytime events, presentations and informal discussions followed by evening laser guided tours of the night sky, telescope viewing and astro-imaging. Good company, good food and an enjoyable weekend was had by all attendees.
September 2021 Fonthill Astronomy Weekend
An enjoyable and informative weekend was had by all who attended. Unfortunately, the weather was poor with both Friday and Saturday evenings clouded out preventing night sky viewing and astro imaging. Several hardy souls who awoke at 3.00am on a very cold Sunday morning were rewarded with crystal clear skies. The day time workshops and social activities and the wholesome farm stay hospitality made it all worthwhile.
May 2022 Fonthill Astronomy Weekend.
Members of the Society travelled from across the State for our Fonthill Farm Stay astronomy and star party weekend. There was a full program of daytime events, presentations and informal discussions followed by planned evening night sky tours, viewing and astro-imaging. The weather was not kind to us with all Friday evening viewing cancelled due to heavy cloud. Clear skies early on Saturday evening revealed the pristine dark skies and members thoroughly enjoyed their time under the stars. Unfortunately, the clouds rolled in late that evening, but despite this, the weekend was judged a success.
As usual our hosts excelled themselves with abundant healthy food, clean and comfortable accommodation and good cheer.
Rostrevor Astronomy Weekend; March 2024.
An enjoyable and informative weekend was had by all who attended. Saturday night turned on dark, clear skies for a night of viewing and astro imaging. Several members made it an all night affair to take advantage of the ideal conditions. Many day time discussions and several workshops were enjoyable and informative. The self catering camp grounds were excellent and comfortable.
October 2024 Fonthill Astronomy Weekend.
Members of the Society from across Tasmania gathered at the Fonthill Farm Stay accommodation for a successful astronomy weekend. The program included daytime presentations and informal discussions followed by evening viewing and astro-imaging. Unfortunately, Friday evening viewing and astro imaging was cancelled due to heavy cloud. Saturday evening revealed pristine dark skies and members thoroughly enjoyed their time under the stars.
