Date/Time
Date(s) - Sun 4 October
14:00 - 17:30
Location
67 Mercury Way, Whitby, Porirua, Wellington
The Wellington Astronomical Society are marking the IAU’s global celebration, “A New Perspective of the Solar System”, with free events across the city, each shining a light on a different part of the sky.
Starting at end of Mercury Way in Whitby, they will do the solar system walk to experience the size of the solar system. They will stop at each planet marker and chat about the planet. When they get to Neptune at Whitby Lower Lake, they will have solar telescopes to safely look at the Sun (weather permitting).
Adult tickets NZ$2.80 incl. NZ$0.80 Fee
Free for WAS members and Kids!
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What is 100 Hours of Astronomy?
100 Hours of Astronomy is a annual global celebration organised by the International Astronomical Union’s Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) that invites people worldwide to connect with the night sky and space science. It brings communities together across vibrant cities and remote areas alike under a shared sky. Groups all around the world will be hosting public stargazing, workshops, educational talks, and hands-on activities.
The 2026 event runs from 1 – 4 October, focusing on the theme “A New Perspective on the Solar System”, which explores how new discoveries and space missions continually reshapes our understanding of our cosmic neighbourhood.