Dark Sky Dinner, Stars, and Spirits @ Table Cape
Event description
Celebrate the beauty of the cosmos with leading astronomer Dr Martin George from the stunning, cliff-top Table House Farm overlooking Bass Strait. Join us for a special evening of stargazing and sumptuous food prepared by Chef Simon Bold, accompanied by Tasmanian wines and the opportunity to sample the local Alchymia Distillery whisky.
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Saturday 1st April | TABLE HOUSE FARM
Sunset @ 7:09PM
Dr Martin George will present a talk entitled Great Discoveries in Astronomy. From Johannes Kepler’s 17th Century discovery of the shapes of the orbits of the planets, to our realisation — just 25 years ago — that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating, Martin will take you on a tour through the centuries, as humans have come to understand some of the mysteries of the Universe.
If the night is clear, we’ll head outside and gaze skyward. Martin will explain what we can see, even with the unaided eye. Through the telescope, we'll have a good view of the Moon, and several star clusters in the Milky Way, including some of the finest in the sky. Although the Moon will be bright, we will be able to view the Orion Nebula, part of the famous ‘Iron Pot.’
We encourage people to bring along their own telescopes and binoculars if they like!
Accommodation
Table House is a beautiful villa with 4 king rooms with ensuites www.tablehousefarm.com.au
On-site accommodation is available for guests attending this event. The tariff is $300 per room per night for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Maximum number of guests is 8. It's perfect for four couples.
Enquiries and bookings call Wendy Page on 0417 696 364
For information about the region and other accommodation options contact Wonders of Wynyard
E: wowreception@warwyn.tas.gov.au P: 03 6443 8330
The Fine Print
· Should the weather be inclement, a digital presentation by Martin George will ensure you leave informed and inspired.
· Telescopes and binoculars will be on hand for star gazing but feel free to bring your own.
· Bring your camera for sunset pics
· Numbers are limited, so please book early. Note we need a minimum number to run this event. If we don’t reach that number, ticket holders will be notified in advance and refunded 100%.
Refunds
Full refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the event. After that point, we can offer a 50% refund up to 48 hours in advance. Please contact us at hello@beakerstreet.com.au for enquiries.
A SEAT AT THE TABLE
Beaker Street Festival’s pay-it-forward initiative, A Seat at the Table, helps make our science and art offerings accessible to those who can’t afford to purchase a ticket. Ticket buyers have the option to donate towards the cost of a stranger’s ticket. You won’t know who you’ve helped, but your donation will go directly to allowing someone else to access this great event.
Need a seat at the table? Email: seatplease@beakerstreet.com.au with your name, email address, post code (you must reside in Tasmania), your age (if you don’t mind – it helps us gather data), and whether you would like one or two tickets. Your information will never be shared or made public. If we can offer you a seat, we’ll notify you by email within a week of the event.