Stargazing draws 250 people

More than 250 people attended the stargazing at the Killcare Surf Life Saving Club event, organised by Mr Max Ware and others, as part of the ABC's world record attempt.

"It was a clear night, and many excited children explored the telescopes provided by the organisers, while all of us munched on fish and chips and soup sold at the Kiosk, or on homemade food and kept spirits up in the rapidly cooling evening," said Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association president Ms Peta Colebatch.

"The event was part of the attempt organised by the ABC in partnership with the ANU to help us reach the World Record for stargazing in one country.

"We didn't discover any new supernovas, as participants at other venues did, but great fun was had by all.

"It was great to see such collaboration and interest in science.

"And yes, the world record attempt was successful," Ms Colebatch said.

SOURCE:

Newsletter, 8 Jun 2018

Peta Colebatch, WTKCA