The Astronomical Society of Victoria invites you to the first of our up close and personal AstroTalks. Spend your Saturday morning in the quiet comfort of the Sky Mirror Gallery Cafe, enjoy a drink and a bite to eat, and soak in the astronomy themed images in the gallery while two very different sky-watchers share their worlds. Jackie Bondell, an astrophysics education and outreach specialist, will bring the physics of the universe down to earth, from gravitational waves to dark matter, and the craft of making that science land with everyone. Associate Professor Duane Hamacher, a cultural astronomer, will take you into First Nations star knowledge, astronomical heritage, and why our dark skies are worth protecting. When: Saturday October 31st. 10:00am - Midday Where: Sky Mirror Gallery Cafe Cost: FREE EVENT - BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
The Astronomical Society of Victoria invites you to the second of our up close and personal AstroTalks. Spend your Saturday afternoon in the quiet comfort of the Sky Mirror Gallery Cafe, enjoy a drink and a bite to eat, and soak in the astronomy themed images in the gallery while two astronomers take you from the stars overhead to the edge of the observable universe. Professor Fred Watson AM, the astronomer on the loose, will range across the stars and galaxies of the night sky and make the case for why protecting our dark skies matters. Stephi Bernard, an observational astrophysicist, will take you into the deep past, to the first bright galaxies forming just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. When: Saturday October 31st. 1:00pm - 3:00pm Where: Sky Mirror Gallery Cafe Cost: FREE EVENT - BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
The Astronomical Society of Victoria invites you to Science At The Pub. Spend your Friday afternoon at the pub and test your mind against the rest, enjoy a quiet drinks and a bite to eat as we rattle off a series of questions in the winner takes all astronomy themed quiz. When: Saturday October 31st. 4pm - 6pm Where: Royal Hotel Sea Lake Cost: $40 P/p + Booking Fee (Includes hot & cold grazing platters) Drinks not included PRIZES TB!!!! |
ASV Member Alex Cherney takes you on a journey of photography discovery. In this session Alex will show you how to take those stunning images of sunset at Lake Tyrrell. When: Saturday October 31st - 6:00pm start. Where: Meet at Lake Tyrrell Viewing Platform Upper Carpark Cost: $40 P/p + Booking Fee |
 The Astronomical Society of Victoria will host a night under the stars at one of Victorias most stunning natural wonders. Lake Tyrrell is a shallow, salt-crusted depression in the Mallee district of north-west Victoria, in Australia. The name 'Tyrrell' is derived from the local Wergaia word for 'sky'. It is a renowned location for photographers and the perfect location to observe the wonders of the universe. The ASV will have volunteers on hand with telescopes set up for attendees to view through. You will see planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies galore! Book now as tickets to these events are strictly limited. When: Saturday October 31st From 9pm Where: Lake Tyrrell Viewing Platform - Meet at upper carpark where Shuttle bus will drop you to the lower car park where our hosts will take you on a tour of the night sky. Entry Cost: Adult - $20 + Booking Fee Child (Under 16) - $5 (Children under 6 are free) + Booking FEE |
The ASV invites you out under a full-blown Milky Way for a nightscape imaging session with a twist. The painted silos, lit by the galaxy itself, are exactly the kind of shot people haul out DSLRs and tripods for. AstroPuNk, our resident Mobile Phone Nightscape Imaging Specialist, reckons you can nail it with the phone already in your pocket, and he'll show you how. He'll walk you through the settings, the composition, and the sneaky tricks that make a phone punch well above its weight after dark, turning giant silo art and a blazing Milky Way into a frame you'll actually want to print. Giant works of art below, the galaxy overhead, and you in the middle making it look effortless. Bring your phone. A tripod with a phone holder is a must, this is long-exposure work and nobody's hands are that steady. Bring your curiosity too. When: Saturday, October 31st - 10:00pm start. Where: Meet at Sea Lake Art Silo at 9:30pm - 33 Railway Ave, Sea Lake VIC 3533 Cost: $40 P/p + booking fee |
Ever wanted to capture Lake Tyrrell the way the professionals do? To come away with that perfect nightscape, the Milky Way mirrored in the salt, exposed and composed like an expert? Then this boutique DSLR astrophotography session is for you.
Learn from one of the best in the business. Award-winning nightscape photographer Alex Cherney, a two-time winner of the international STARMUS astrophotography competition whose images of Lake Tyrrell have featured with National Geographic and The World At Night, will guide you through shooting the night sky with your DSLR on location. You'll cover camera settings, composition, focusing in the dark, and the planning that separates a good night-sky shot from a great one, all under some of the darkest skies in Victoria.
Bring your DSLR and a sturdy tripod, this is long-exposure work. Meeting at the Lake Tyrrell Viewing Platform (Upper Car Park).
Must Have Own Vehicle or Arrange a lift with Alex Cherney (Event Host)
When: Saturday October 31st - 10pm until late
Where: Meet at Lake Tyrrell Upper Carpark (9:30pm) - Must Have Own Vehicle or Arrange a lift with Alex Cherney (Event Host)
Cost: $150 P/p + Booking Fee (Maximum 20 tickets)
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