Stargazing with Vic's Telescopes, 6-8 November 2024
Wed Nov 6, 19:00 - Fri Nov 8, 20:30
Casalinga
ABOUT
Bring your friends & family for an evening of "Stargazing with Vic's Telescopes". Casalinga function venue in Muldersdrift offers a tranquil setting with large open lawns and dark sky away from the city. Enjoy a drink or meal before or afterwards at Casalinga's restaurant. Take-aways will also be available if you'd prefer to have a picnic under the stars.
Your guide, Vicus Cruywagen, is a telescope maker and avid observer of the night sky. Vic will first give a brief talk about the universe and the objects you’ll be observing. Then you'll get a chance to observe a number of celestial objects through a powerful telescope.
On the menu:
> The Moon - observed through a telescope, it's unlike anything you've seen
> Venus
> Saturn - you'll even see its rings!
> Double Stars
> Asterisms
> Star Clusters
* Our eyes have to get accustomed to the dark sky in order to spot the stars, so please refrain from using white lights/torches - red lights/torches are preferred (an idea is to cover your torch with red cellophane).
* Dress warmly - it can still get quite cold at night.
* Bring a camping chair along for each person in your party. Picnic blankets welcome. NO food or drinks may be brought onto the premises - you may purchase from the restaurant (take-aways will also be available)