Koolang Observatory visit

For the Koolang observatory night this Saturday evening, 4th September, here are some more details below.

The A1 form is on our website in the calendar section also, it has all the details you need.

I understand this night goes ahead rain, hail or (moon) shine!
They do have other activities (observatory tour etc.) for cloudy nights.

The weather is expecting rain, but clearing Saturday night into Sunday, don’t panic, let’s just hope it clears early for us!

Astronomically if it does clear for Saturday evening then that would be the best circumstance as the rain pulls the dust out of the sky and the best nights of transparency and the darkest skies are always immediately following rain.

Family and friends welcome, if any of you scouts wish to bring a mate along you are more than welcome!

If you have not paid already then pay on the Saturday night at the observatory.

The observatory is located at: RMB 266B George Downs Drive, Bucketty, NSW.

I presume you have arranged transport/car pooling, if not and you need transport then please let me know ASAP as our district scout leader John Bradley who is also attending will have some seats available.

The details from the A1 form are:
Prices to visit Koolang are
$10 for children up to year 12
$15 for Adults
Pre-school children pay $10 if they use the telescope
Everyone is welcome to visit including parents and siblings
Please be at Koolang by 7.45 PM so we are ready to enter the Observatory at 8.00PM
The show starts at 8.30 PM and will conclude at 10.30 PM

Please note that it will take about 1 hour and 15 mins to drive to Koolang Observatory from Avoca

All scout members to wear full uniform and bring warm clothing for any outside activities at night

Directions to Koolang Observatory:
From the Central Coast - take the Peats Ridge exit off the Sydney-Newcastle Expressway at the Somersby Interchange (between Kariong and Ourimbah).
Follow the old Pacific Highway for 10 kms to Peats Ridge. Turn right onto George Downes Drive. 32 kms later you will arrive at Koolang Observatory. By car, it will take about 45 minutes to get from the Interchange to the Observatory.

See you there,
Musca