Redlands Astronomical Society members explore the night sky at Wellington Point.
BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH
If you’ve ever been curious about space, constellations, planets or the moon, members of the Redlands Astronomical Society will take you on a journey beyond the stars at the upcoming Night Sky Viewing event in Wellington Point.
Held near the boat ramp at Wellington Point Reserve from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on May 23, the event is part of this year’s Redlands Coast AdventureFest – a program of activities inviting locals and visitors to explore and celebrate the naturally beautiful region.
Redlands Astronomical Society president Janice Clarke said the evening promises a memorable experience for all ages.
“There will be a variety of telescopes set up on the night for people to look through, allowing viewers to see objects in the sky that are not visible without aids,” she said.
“We host the event near the boat ramp because it offers dark conditions and very little light, making it an ideal spot for viewing the night sky.
“For those who have never looked through a telescope, there will be plenty of surprises, and we will even have a telescope connected to a screen showing a live feed.
“For others, this will be your chance to revisit Scorpius, the Southern Cross and other nearby constellations and star groups.
“Our members will also be on hand to answer questions you might have, as we know many people are naturally curious about space.”
The group took part in the inaugural AdventureFest last year and is excited to return.
“We had between 60 to 70 people attend last year which was a wonderful turnout, so we hope to see some new and familiar faces this year,” Janice said.
As this is an outdoor event, it is dependent on clear dry weather to proceed.
Established more than 25 years ago, the society brings together people with an interest in astronomy to share knowledge, take part in discussions and attend monthly sky viewing nights.
For more information, visit www.ras.org.au or email [email protected].
