Wickepin’s Astro Weekender

Join Astrotourism WA for two night’s worth of astronomy events at Wickepin’s Astro Weekend!

Friday 1 April: Astrophotography workshop 

Learn the secrets of nightscape astrophotography on the banks of Lake Yealering in a practical workshop hosted by accomplished local photographer Mike Whait.

6.30pm –7.15pm | Astrophotography Basics

7.15pm –9.00pm | Astrophotography Practical Session

Saturday 2 April: Community stargazing 

Marvel at the wonders of the universe through several different and powerful telescopes telescopes at the Wickepin Community Centre. Learn about the wonders of the Universe and the objects within it before being toured across the constellations via laser pointer.

BYO chairs, picnics, drinks, torches, warm clothes, fly net and insect repellent.