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Stargazing at Elements of Byron

Sunday, 08 December 2024

Time: 8:30pm - 10pm

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Experience the magic of the night sky with exclusive stargazing sessions at the award-winning beachfront resort Elements of Byron, only available for in-house guests.
Marvel at the stars, planets, and constellations through high-quality telescopes, guided by our astrophysicist Dimitri. This intimate experience offers a unique opportunity to connectwith the cosmos in a serene beachfront setting. Stay just steps away from your stargazing experience, making it easy to unwind and soak up the magic of the night sky without a worry in the world.

You will enjoy Naked-eye astronomy, laser-guided constellation storytelling, and state-of-the-art telescope viewing.
Please note that the two exclusive stargazing sessions at Elements of Byron are only available for in-house guests.

You can book this experience HERE 

Cost is $71pp
Friday 6th December 2024 and Sunday 8th December 2024

Dimitri Douchin PhD is a French-Australian astronomer who has a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics. Boasting 10 years of experience as a guide in Lake Tekapo (NZ), MacquarieUniversity Observatory, Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley, and Sydney Observatory, Dimitri- together with his fiancee Caroline- is the co-founder of the award-winning BlueMountains Stargazing and Jervis Bay Stargazing. Dimitri is also working in research at Western Sydney University as a cultural astronomer, collaborating with local Aboriginal communities to recover any archaeological and astronomical heritage in the mountains. He is the Co-Founder of the Blue Mountains Dark Sky Initiative. He gave his first Ted Talk in 2023 about the awe of stargazing.

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