Matariki Dawn Breakfast

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When:

Sat 19 Jun ’10, 5:30am

Where: Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Rd, One Tree Hill Domain, Royal Oak Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

General Admission: $35.00
Booking fees may apply

Website:

www.stardome.org.nz ... ing-events

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See the rising of Matariki from the top of Maungakiekie (weather permitting), and enjoy breakfast and a 45 minute planetarium show, Matariki Dawn.

Ticket includes a pre dawn walk up to the top of Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill), escorted by astronomy experts who will talk about Matariki as the stars rise. Star viewing is followed by a breakfast back at Stardome Observatory and the planetarium show Matariki Dawn, which looks at cultural and astronomical aspects of this group of spectacular stars. The show includes Maori myths and stories about the formation of the Earth, the Moon, and Maori New Year. Using the Stardome’s 360 degree image projection system, visitors can also see the stars of Matariki close up in the planetarium, and find out why they appear at certain times of the year and not at others.

Bookings are essential and places are limited.

Phone 09 624 1246 or visit www.stardome.org.nz