# Event Details

- **Event Name**: (Free Event) Morning Planets - 100 Hours of Astronomy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 am (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: We 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.

An early (chilly) start at the Wellington waterfront to view the Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Matariki with the Wellington Astronomical Society's Dobsonian and digital telescopes. Come along and see what we can find. Just turn up and look up.

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/free-event-morning-planets-100-hours-of-astronomy/200030728648700
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Wellington waterfront by Whairepo Lagoon
- **lat**: -41.2881
- **long**: 174.77854
- **full address**: Wellington waterfront by Whairepo Lagoon, 39 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is (Free Event) Morning Planets - 100 Hours of Astronomy being held?
  - **A:** (Free Event) Morning Planets - 100 Hours of Astronomy takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 am at Wellington waterfront by Whairepo Lagoon, 39 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington.
- **Q**: Who is organizing (Free Event) Morning Planets - 100 Hours of Astronomy?
  - **A:** (Free Event) Morning Planets - 100 Hours of Astronomy is organized by Wellington Astronomical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** (Free Event) Morning Planets - 100 Hours of Astronomy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If (Free Event) Morning Planets - 100 Hours of Astronomy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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