Stargazing Session: Exploring the Wonders of the Universe — Regional Outreach Session
Fri, 20 Mar
|St. Joseph's School Renmark
Presented by Stargazing SA. Join us for an inspiring evening of stargazing as we share views of the night sky with different telescopes including a revolutionary low-cost Smart Telescope which enables anyone to explore the Universe, even from light-polluted backyards.
Time & Location
20 Mar 2026, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
St. Joseph's School Renmark, 36 Twelfth St, Renmark SA 5341, Australia
Guests
About the event
Dr Kym Thalassoudis
Stargazing SA
Dr Kym Thalassoudis served for 30 years as a Rocket Propulsion Scientist at the Defence Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO) before retiring in 2019. A prominent South Australian astronomer, his special interests include celestial cartography (star mapping), astro-imaging, and public outreach. Former President of the Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSA), and now directing Stargazing SA, Kym is known for creating The Evening Sky Map, a monthly guide used globally to help beginners navigate the night sky.
The evening includes:
Demonstration of a Smart Telescope (all-in-one hardware & software)
Laser-Guided Tour of the Constellations (weather permitting)
Telescope viewing of celestial objects (weather permitting)
Q&A for curious kids and parents
A relaxed, magical way to kick off the weekend.
Tickets
General Admission
$5.00
Total
$0.00