IYA Links, New Zealand:
IYA, New Zealand National Node.
100 Hours of Astronomy, New Zealand National Node.
IYA Links, International:
IYA, International site.
100 Hours of Astronomy International site.
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| 23rd - 25th January, 2009 | StarDate South Island | The South Island's largest annual Star Party, held in Staveley, Canterbury. This event is open to any interested people and is not restricted to members of astronomical organizations. Families, spouses and friends are welcome to attend. | |
| 2nd - 5th April, 2009 | IYA 100 Hours of Astronomy | 100 Hours of Astronomy is an International Year of Astronomy (IYA) Cornerstone Project, held simultaneously around the world. One of the goals of the 100 Hours of Astronomy event is to have as many people as possible look through a telescope for the first time. Events at our West Melton Observatory:
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| 4th - 17th July, 2009 | KidsFest | A two-week long festival of events designed for children. The CAS Observatory will be open to the public every night for KidsFest, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, weather permitting. Check the front page of the CAS website at 6:30pm on the night for confirmation. | |
| 18th - 21st September, 2009 | Herbert Star Party | A friendly, relaxed Star Party held at Camp Iona, Herbet, Otago; a gloriously dark-sky site 20 minutes from Oamaru. An event not to be missed. Open to any interested people.
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