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The South Coast of Wellington New Zealand
Three Scapes #2 around 11pm, showing the ETX125 and the Celestron C8.
Images of the south coast here
Te Wai Pounamu from Melrose, Wellington.
Te Rae Kai Hau Point
Rimutakas
in sunrise - from Melrose
Houghton Bay, a delightful south seas spot.
The Star Fish invite you to celibrate the dark sky at
Princess Bay / Te Rae Kai Hau Point.
Projects.
1/ Plan an aurora web cam looking south to give early warning of auroral australis
2/ Plan the second and third events in the Three Scapes series.
Activities.
past: The Sky
next: Tangaroa Atea
future: The Land
contact Paul Moss for details.
The Star Fish are calling you!! come and participate in this series, it's rich and rewarding in so many ways!!!
How many Starfish can you count in this pic?
Thanks to Ray Ching for finding these and guiding
the children back to this site to enjoy them. Sharing
Space rocks!!
Directions:
This map shows you exactly where we run these events.
click on map to see larger version.
This map shows you where the event is in relation to Wellington City.
click on map to see larger version.
Previous Events:
Occultation Video Attempt. We have tried to record stars and asteroids passing behind the mountains of the moon on previous occassions. Here is an image of one of those times.
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Aligned Organisations:
Group Against Development on Te Rae Kai Hau Point.
A large group of residents that are opposed to development at Te Rae Kai
Hau Point, currently forming an incorporated society to protect this special
place from development.
For info please contact Paul Moss. 021 440 443 or email starfish@astronomy.net.nz
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Save The Point
Save the Point Incorporated
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See the credits page for more of 'em.
The space for this site has been provided by the Wellington Community Network,
which is supported by the Wellington City Council.
Wellington Community Network
Wellington City Council
