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GROUND TO THE STARS: A Winter Solstice Celebration of Skycare & Landcare.
About the event
Join us for a FREE public stargazing event and engaging workshops that celebrate the longest night of the year beneath one of the darkest skies on the planet!
✨ Event Highlights:
- Where: Swan Reach Area School Gym and Oval.
- Bring your family and enjoy a magical evening with:
- Skycare Discovery Hub & Presentation Series 🌠
- All-Weather Stargazing & Field Photography Clinics 📸
- Gourmet BBQ Fundraising Feast 🍔
- A chance to win fantastic prizes in the Skycare Raffle 🎟️
🛠️ What to Bring:
- Warm layers to keep cozy as the temperature drops 🌨️
- Your own seating like camp chairs and blankets 🪑
- Red lights for night vision 🔴
- Astro gear (DSLR camera, smartphone, tripod) for a stellar experience! 📷
🌟 Skycare Raffle: Enter for a chance to win from our $1,635 multi-prize pool:
- 1st Prize: DWARFmini Smart Telescope Kit - $895
- 2nd Prize: 1-night stay at Gateway to the Galaxy - $300
- 3rd Prize: River Murray Dark Sky Tours Double Astro Tour - $260
- 4th Prize: Double Pass for Swan Reach Observatory tour - $160
- 5th Prize: Local Dark Sky Takeaway voucher - $20
Winners will be drawn live at the event!
With support from Mid Murray Our Town, this community-centric event aims to promote connection and regional pride, all while celebrating our astronomical wonders! Register here: Book Your Spot!
Location
8 Showground Rd, Swan Reach SA 5354, Australia
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