Border Stargaze 2013

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Terms & Conditions

Registration and Accommodation will be processed when payment has been received in full.
Accommodation rates are separate from the Border Stargaze adult registration fee.
The Border Stargaze adult registration fee applies to everyone 14 and over.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to read more about the accommodation types and rates at the Great Aussie Holiday Park click here

ASAW and Charles Sturt University

The Astronomical Society of Albury Wodonga (ASAW) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) will host the 2013 Science Fair at CSU Albury/Wodonga campus during National Science Week..

The general public, groups and students will be treated to a 100 Years of Science. ASAW will start the week off with our traditional feature for students of the Wewak Street School. The students as always enjoy the experience of the Cosmodome held at the North Albury Stadium with the support of sponsorship from the Albury City Council.

The Science Fair at CSU,Thurgoona will feature hands on fun science activities, displays, demonstrations and much more.

To compliment the Science Fair ASAW and CSU will co-host our successful and fun annual student science outreach program. Students will again be treated to fun and interactive activities and the opportunity to meet with scientists.

Look out for updates!!!!

Keynote Speaker in 2013

Our keynote speakers at Border Stargaze are:

Dr. Jonti Horner

Jonti is not only an astronomer he is a keen amateur astronomer. Having arrived in Australia from the UK in 2010 he has no doubt enjoyed the great Southern skies. If he is not looking for exoplanets he is out enjoying night time observing. To read more about Jonti you can visit his website at: http://jontihorner.com/

Astrophotographer Greg Gibbs

Greg is a hobbyist photographer with a passion for captruing the beauty of the night sky. Visit Greg's website and check out his stunning work: http://www.capturingthenight.com/

The Great Aussie Holiday Park

A spectacular 120 hectare property with a two-kilometre frontage to Lake Hume close to major centres Holbrook, Albury and Wodonga. The park offers a choice of observing fields with magnitude 6.4 skies and the enjoyment of a wide range of facilities. The Park has the capacity to cater for up to 500 people with a variety of high quality accommodation, including camping, powered sites and caravan/motor-home sites. Boasting a broad range of amenities and activities catering for all age groups the Park provides the astronomer the ideal place to bring friends and family to enjoy the night sky.

Visit http://www.greataussieholidaypark.com.au/ or to view a map.

Meals can be purchased onsite from noon Wednesday 4th September.
Brownie and crew will have their work cut out for them this year after treating us in 2012 to home made cakes, biscuits and other snacks throughout the day and into the late evening. The crowd favourite wattleseed cheesecake is back on the menu as is indigenous delights for those with an adventurous palate. Brownie and crew will start early in the mornings with breakfast either hot/cold or a combination. I am sure if we ask nicely Nicole will cook up a stack of pancakes. If you have any special dietary needs make sure you catch up with Brownie or Nicole when you arrive.

Please note: All registrations and accommodation for Border Stargaze are booked through this website.

The popularity and success of Border Stargaze would not be possible without the valuable support of our sponsors and the amateur astronomy community. All funds raised through sponsorship are allocated to support our student outreach activities.

Guest presenters in 2013 are:
To be announced

Information Pack

The Guest Information pack for Border Stargaze 2013 will be available soon.

Border Stargaze FAQ

Border Stargaze 2013 T-shirt design will be available soon.

Border Stargaze 2013 T-shirts can be ordered either when you are registering for the event, or, if you are not able to make it to the event and would still like to purchase a T-shirt you can contact us at: borderstargaze@iprimus.com.au. POA.

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