Messier Star Party

Name: Messier Star Party
Start: 2025-03-01T12:00:00+1100
End: 2025-03-01T12:00:00+1100
Location: 569 Craigs Ln

Sat, 1 Mar, 12pm - 12pm AEDT

569 Craigs Ln

ladys pass, australia

Astronomical Society of Victoria

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Event description

Looking for something to do on Saturday, March 1st, 2025? The Messier Star Party is back! Join us at the Leon Mow Dark Sky Site, located under the breathtaking dark skies north of Heathcote, for an unforgettable evening of stargazing.

We’re thrilled to host this exciting event, where we’ll explore the wonders of the night sky together. Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or just curious about the cosmos, the Messier Star Party promises an incredible experience for all ages.

This year, attendees can look forward to a guided tour of the night sky, a raffle, and a fantastic door prize. Bring your family and friends, pack a picnic, and join us as we marvel at the beauty of the universe. From dazzling constellations to mysterious nebulae, there’s so much to discover and enjoy!

Location: Leon Mow Dark Sky Site, 569 Craigs Lane, Ladys Pass

Entry Cost: Adult - $20; Child (Under 16) - $10

ASV Members - Adult $10, Child (Under 16) - Free - Ticket Link In ASV Members Area

Messier Star Party Events

Scheduled Activities

14:00 16:00 Solar Viewing

14:00 - 17:00 - Kids Activity Area (Black hole, O&X’s, Quoits)

14:00 - 17:00 - Radio Astronomy

14:00 - 14:45 - LMDSS botany walk about

15:00 - 15:45 - Messier 100 Object Pres. (Clubroom) - 45 mins

16:00 - 16:45 - Site Tour

16:00 - 18:00 - Dinner (Lions Club) & wineries

18:00 - 19:30 - Messier Quiz and door prizes

20:30 - 21:15 - What’s Up in the Sky tonight (Astrophotography field)

21:30 - 23:00 - Supper

21:30 - Midnight - Visual observing (Observing field)

All Day - Wineries - Peregrine Ridge, and Domaine Asmara

Scheduled Activities

14:00 16:00 Solar Viewing
14:00 17:00 Kids Activity Area (Black hole, O&X’s, Quoits)
14:00 17:00 Radio Astronomy
14:00 14:45 LMDSS botany walk about
15:00 15:45 Messier 100 Object Presentation (Clubroom) - 45 mins
16:00 16:45 Site Tour
16:00 18:00 Dinner (Lions Club) & wineries
18:00 19:30 Messier Quiz and door prizes
20:30 21:15 What’s Up in the Sky tonight (Astrophotography field)
21:30 23:00 Supper
21:30 Midnight Visual observing (Observing field)

All Day - Wineries -Coliban, Peregrine Ridge, and Domaine Asmara

YOU MUST BOOK 1 TICKET PER PERSON

We recommend bringing along a chair as seating on site is limited, Additionally as the event is being held remotely we also recommend you bring along food & drink. Please dress for the occasion

UPON ARRIVAL AT THE LEON MOW DARK SKY SITE PLEASE PRESENT YOUR TICKET TO THE ATTENDING MARSHAL AT THE ENTRANCE

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

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The ASV is a non-profit society for people interested in Astronomy, attracting and catering for people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, abilities and interests. First formed in 1922 the society has grown to over one thousand members. Its activities are coordinated by a council of elected Office Bearers, Section Directors, and ordinary Councillors.

The ASV has weekly activities at our two metropolitan locations (Moorleigh Community Village & The Melbourne Observatory) and we host monthly AstroTalks at the Herbarium near the Melbourne Observatory. The society's library is also located at the Melbourne Observatory and is open during our AstroTalks and . For over 50 years the ASV has played a major role in the care of buildings and facilities at the Melbourne Observatory.

Our members conduct Astronomy for the People gatherings throughout the year, bringing telescopes and astronomy to Melbourne's parks and schools. Please check the calendar for details if you are interested in attending one of these events.

The ASV is currently involved in a number of major projects. We are involved in the restoration of the Great Melbourne Telescope and are also currently working on the installation of a series of remote telescopes at our dark sky site which once complete will be accessible to our members for use.

Thanks to a generous donation from one of its most long standing and respected members, the Leon Mow Dark Sky Site, located north of Melbourne, has a pristine night sky for deep sky observing. The ASV has a 25-inch telescope, a 40-inch telescope and a wheelchair accessible 16-inch telescope at the Leon Mow Dark Sky Site and makes use of the existing telescopes at the Melbourne Observatory during some section meetings and our Members night held once a month at the Observatory.

An annual Yearbook is supplied to members as well as a bimonthly newsletter (CRUX) which all members are welcome to contribute to.

The ASV's logo shows the Southern Cross and Pointer stars. Its Motto is "Sic itur ad astra" which is translated as "this way to the stars".

The ASV is governed by a set of rules which should be read before applying for membership. This document may be downloaded by clicking here.

Any person or organisation with an interest in astronomy may apply for membership of the Society.

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Sat, 1 Mar, 12pm - 12pm AEDT

569 Craigs Ln

ladys pass, australia

Hosted by Astronomical Society of Victoria