Border Stargaze 2008 28-31 August 2008

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Greetings

Border Stargaze is back!

REGISTRATIONS for Border Stargaze 2008 ( 28 - 31st August 2008 ) are NOW OPEN (click here) or check out our website - www.asaw.org.au

ASAW is proud to announce that Border Stargaze 2008 will be held at The Wymah Valley Retreat formerly known as The Great Aussie Resort. The exciting news is that the retreat has undergone a major transformation. The quality and types of accommodation available have increased in addition to significant improvements to the existing facilities.

Located in the Greater Hume Shire the Retreat boasts a 300 acre property with a two - kilometer frontage to Lake Hume. It is the ideal site for hosting a star party offering high standards of accommodation and supported by a great management team.

Only 30km from the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga we are also ideally located to major cities. Melbourne 350kms (3.5hrs), Sydney 560kms (5hrs), Canberra 310kms (3hrs) and Adelaide 764km (8hrs).

The retreat is an ideal location for individuals, families, schools or groups of any size. The amateur astronomer will enjoy excellent observing fields, and the pleasure of a wide range of facilities.

• Free Breakfast to registered guests on the Sunday will be returning as will the Cosmodome (Mobile Planetarium).

• Free Registration for children 13 and under - (Standard accommodation rates will still apply).

• Guest Speakers – Fred Watson, Rob McNaught, Phil Hart (Astrophotography).

• Astrophotography Workshops

• Astro Activities

• Vendors

• and so much more……

The information pack is available online. As always we welcome your feedback on the registration process or questions about the event itself.

Cheers

Petra de Ruyter

Secretary - Astronomical Society of Albury - Wodonga (Australia)

Secretary - Border Stargaze 2008 Committee

asaw.org.au