

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stargazing 101: Astronomy for Beginners
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Perfect for anyone interested in the night sky, this two-hour live session under our immersive planetarium dome will guide you through the basics of stargazing: how and why the stars and planets move the way they do; how to find South and other useful markers in the sky; and how to locate your place in space.

Sit back and enjoy being taken on a detailed tour of the night sky with our high-definition laser projectors.

Includes:
  
- Intermission with refreshments 
- Access to Space Place’s galleries and interactive exhibits 
- 20% discount at Space Place Shop 

Doors open 6:30pm | 7:00pm—9:00pm | $40 adult | $30 concession | Space Place | R16

Book your tickets: https://www.museumswellington.org.nz/stargazing-101-astronomy-for-beginners/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/stargazing-101-astronomy-for-beginners/200029839206912
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.museumswellington.org.nz/stargazing-101-astronomy-for-beginners/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wellington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand 6140
- **lat**: -41.28431
- **long**: 174.7693
- **full address**: 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand 6140, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Space Place (https://allevents.in/org/space-place/2288523)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand 6140, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Space Place
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Stargazing 101: Astronomy for Beginners ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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