Stargazing at Syringa Park (at Avianto Estate) - April
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Fri Apr 4, 19:30 - Fri Apr 18, 21:00
Syringa Park, Avianto Estate
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Give Your Loved Ones a Night to Remember with an Unforgettable Stargazing Experience!
Escape the city lights and explore the wonders of the night sky at "Stargazing with Vic's Telescopes", hosted at the tranquil Syringa Park at Avianto Estate. With wide-open lawns and beautifully dark skies, it's the perfect setting for an evening under the stars.
Enhance your night by enjoying a delicious meal or drink at one of the nearby eateries, either before or after the event. Prefer a more laid-back experience? Grab a takeaway and savour a picnic beneath the cosmos!
Through powerful telescopes you'll observe the majesty of the moon and even get a chance to take a pic of it with your phone through the telescope! But that's not all, you’ll also marvel at Jupiter (you'll even see the gas clouds on the planet) and Mars. Apart from the planets, you'll also be able to observe nebulae, double-stars, asterisms and star clusters (including the Heart Cluster for the romantics!). On the 4th & 8th the moon will also be observed.
Your guide, Vicus Cruywagen—a passionate telescope maker and observer of the night sky—will kick off the night with a fascinating talk about the universe and the wonders you’ll observe. Then, you’ll have the rare opportunity to view these celestial marvels through high-powered telescopes.
On the menu:
> The Moon - observed through a telescope, it's unlike anything you've seen... (On the 4th & 11th)
> Jupiter - you'll see its gas clouds!
> Mars
> Double Stars
> Asterisms
> Nebulae
> Star Clusters - including the Heart Cluster for the romantics!
It’s more than just stargazing—it’s an evening of wonder and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out!
Dates: 4, 11, & 18 April
Time: 7:30pm - you may arrive earlier to settle in.
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes, depending on the number of guests.
Tickets: R180 per person (under 4 years free)
- A limited number of guests can be accommodated - tickets only available from Quicket.
- New dates may be added - follow the Facebook page and website for updates.
Event Attendance & Guidelines
* Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes (or earlier) before the event start time.
* Light Etiquette: To preserve night vision and enhance stargazing, avoid using white lights/torches. Red lights/torches are preferred. A simple and cost-effective alternative is wrapping a torch with several layers of red cellophane secured with an elastic band.
* Weather & Clothing: Even summer nights can be chilly, and winter nights can be particularly cold. Please dress accordingly, as the event takes place outdoors.
* Insect protection: During summer, mosquito repellent is recommended.
* Food & Seating: Food and drinks are available for purchase from the on-site eateries (both sit-down and takeaway options). Outside food and beverages are NOT permitted on the premises. Please bring your own camping chairs or picnic blankets.
* Ticket Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. However, if the event is postponed due to bad weather, your ticket will be transferred to a future date of your choice during the upcoming year.