Sea Lake Astro Fest - Radio Astronomy Sessions

Looking for something fun to do with the kids over the Melbourne Cup weekend? Why not Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria at Sea Lake where you will be able to share the wonders of the universe with our Radio Astronomy Volunteers

.When: Saturday 4th - Monday 6th, November. Midday - 3pm

Where: Grass Oval - Rear Of Sea Lake Visitor Centre

Cost: FREE EVENT

Sea Lake Astro Fest - Solar Viewing Sessions

Ever wanted to look at the sun? Why not Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria at Sea Lake where you will be able to safely view the sun. Our demonstrators will be on hand to answer all your questions about the sun.

When: Saturday 4th - Monday 6th, November. Midday - 3pm

Where: Grass Oval - Rear Of Sea Lake Visitor Centre

Cost: FREE EVENT

AstroTalk

Professor Fred Watson & Stephi Bernard

The Astronomical Society of Victoria invites you to the first of our up close and personal AstroTalks. Spend your Sunday afternoon in the quiet comfort of the Sky Mirror Gallery Cafe and enjoy a quiet drink and a bite to eat and soak in the astronomy themed images in the gallery whilst listening to Professor Fred Watson & Stephi Bernard

discuss the world of astronomy & astrophysics.

When: Sunday, November 5th. 1pm - 3pm

Where: Sky Mirror Gallery Cafe

Cost: FREE EVENT - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Q & A Panel Dinner

The Astronomical Society of Victoria invites you to our Astro Fest Q&A Dinner event. Before heading out to Lake Tyrell to enjoy the night skies why not head on down to The Juke for an up close and personal Q&A with 4 astrophysicists and astronomers who will answer all your questions on all things science and astronomy. All while enjoying a fully catered 3 course meal provided by The Juke.

Panelists

Dr Sara Webb (Astrophycisist)

Stephi Bernard (Astrophycisist)

Prof. Fred Watson (Astronomer)

Rami Mandow (PHD Student - Astrophysicist)

When: Sunday, November 5th. 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Where: The Juke Restaurant

Cost: $90 P/p + Booking Fee (2 course meal - Selected From Restaurant Menu)

Drinks not included

Sunset Imaging - Lake Tyrrell

ASV astrophotography Section Director Tom Fowler takes you on a journey of photography discovery. In this session Tom will show you how to take those stunning images of sunset at Lake Tyrrell.

When: Sunday November 5th - 7:00pm start.

Where: Meet at Sea Lake Information Centre at 6:30pm - 65 Horace Street, Sea Lake 3533 (Calder Hwy)

Public Viewing Night - Lake Tyrrell

The Astronomical Society of Victoria will host a night under the stars at one of Victorias most stunning natural wonders. The name 'Tyrrell' is derived from the local Wergaia word for 'sky'. 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!

 When: Sunday November 5th 9pm

Where: Lake Tyrrell Viewing Platform

Entry Cost: Adult - $15

Child (Under 16) - $5 (Children under 5 are free)

Lake Tyrrell Astrophotography Tour

Looking to see parts of Lake Tyrrell others can't? Want to get that perfect nightscape image of Lake Tyrrell, or simply like to learn from the experts in a private location and group of 10? Then this boutique astrophotography session is for you. Meeting at the Sea Lake Information Hub, you will be bussed out to a secluded private location at Lake Tyrrell for an imaging night under the stars.

When: Sunday, November 5th. 10pm until late

Where: Meet at Sea Lake Information Centre at 9:30pm - 65 Horace Street, Sea Lake 3533 (Calder Hwy)

Cost: $150 P/p (Maximum 10 tickets)